Ham and beans in the crockpot are the perfect meal for your leftover holiday ham. This is an easy meal to make right after your busy holiday meals, add all your ingredients to the crockpot and let it cook all day. It will be ready for you just in time for dinner.
This is also a perfect cold-weather meal. Add extra water and make it a soup, you can even add extra vegetables. Also, if you like a little more flavor add some cayenne pepper for a bit of spice. Ham and beans are definitely a comfort food and a hearty meal.
Ingredient List
- Ham Bone from leftover ham
- Chopped-up ham pieces
- Great Northern Beans (Dry)
- Onion
- Celery
- Carrots (optional)
- Water
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion powder or Onion salt
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Crockpot or Slow cooker
To make ham and beans in the crockpot, start by rinsing and then soaking your beans the night before. If you forget to do that the night before use the quick soak method. I personally almost always forget to soak my beans the night before and end up using the quick soak method, so it really doesn’t make a big difference. Next, chop ham, onion, celery, and carrots if you choose to add them. Put your ham bone in the crockpot first and then add your beans vegetables and spices. Fill up with water so everything is covered. I usually cook on high for the first hour and then turn the crockpot down to low for the next 7 hours. It is ready as soon as your beans are tender. This is delicious with bread or cornbread.
Ham and beans make an
- EASY
- DELICIOUS
- HEALTHY
- COMFORT FOOD
You are sure to love this! Enjoy and let me know if you like it!
Danelle
Ham and Beans in the Crockpot
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot or slow cooker You can also use your instant pot. Just change your cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 Leftover ham bone
- 2 cups Ham cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Onion
- 1/2 cup Chopped Celery
- 16 oz. Great Northern Beans (dry)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp Parsley dried
- 6 cups Water, or as needed to cover
Instructions
- 1. Rinse and soak beans overnight. If you forget to do the overnight soak, you can do the quick soak by bringing 6-8 cups of water and beans to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with the lid and let stand for one hour. 2. Add ham bone, beans, onion, celery, chopped ham, garlic and onion powder, parsley, and salt and pepper to the crock pot. Pour in enough water to cover. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours until beans are tender.
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