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Ham and Beans

Course Main Course
Keyword Beans, Ham
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Great Northern beans dry
  • 1 pound ham cooked and diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 4 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/8 tsp clove ground
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Day Before: Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours, stirring a few times. If using a frozen ham bone, move it to the refrigerator to thaw.
  • Day Of: Drain and rinse beans. Return beans to pot and add remaining ingredients. Add enough water to completely cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.

Notes

Note: If you have a ham bone it can be added when the remaining ingredients are added. At the end of the cooking time remove any remaining ham from the bone.