beans and ham for the crock pot by freda
(8 ratings)
This recipe is for those whom have a difficult time making Ham and Beans, Dedicated to one of JAP'S own Diane. These are so very Easy. On a Budget as Many are today, Ham and Beans with Rice, or Cornbread, or a cold slaw, and you have a full course meal.
(8 ratings)
yield
6 -8 & takes 1/2 day
prep time
20 Min
cook time
8 Hr
Ingredients For beans and ham for the crock pot by freda
- SOAK OVER NIGHT .. . OR . . BRING TO BOIL,
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1 lbdry pinto beans or any bean of your choice, navy or great northern, or lima beans
- PLACE IN CROCK POT;
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5 cupswater
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1 Lgeonion, chopped
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3good sized ham hocks or 8 oz chunks of ham
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1 tspliquid smoke flavoring (optional)
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1 tsp ea.salt and pepper to taste
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3/4 c diced carrots & celery (optional)
How To Make beans and ham for the crock pot by freda
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1Sort and go thru beans for any dirt or rocks that sometimes is in a bag of Beans. Rinse Dry Beans, to remove any dirt. Soak over Night, then Drain. OR if in a hurry, Bring to Boil boil 10 min. Turn Heat Off. Let set 20 min. then Drain.
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2Add the beans into your Crock-pot. add: water, onion, ham or Ham Hocks,Liquid Smoke, Salt and Pepper to taste.
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3Cook on high about 3 -4 hrs, turn down to Low for additional time till beans are tender and meat falls off the bone. Check every 3 hrs for any needed water, if needed add; HOT water, 1 cup at a time.
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4Optional Flavors You can add one of the following 1)Bacon in place of Ham. 2)3 cloves of Minced garlic, 2 Jalapino peppers seeded and chopped, with 1 Tbs Chili powder & 1/2 tsp cumin, . . this is similar to Chili beans. 3) Celery 4) you can replace the Jalapeno for 2 Tbs of Chopped Bell Peppers. 5) Refried Beans, Remove the meat, Mash beans with a Potato Masher, till smooth. Note: "you can control the Heat" as to "how hot" you want your beans with the Jalapenos by the amount of Jalapenos you add. These are Just samples of a few things you can do with your Beans. Serve over Rice, or with Buttered Hot Cornbred, or Cornbread Muffins drizzled with Honey, and you have a full budget meal. BEAN SOUP: Follow above recipe, add Celery, and if Too thick add more Water for the Consistency of soup, and bring to a boil, Taste Test season and enjoy.
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