Crockpot white bean ham (Printable Version)
Tender white beans and smoky ham simmered with vegetables and herbs for a comforting slow-cooked dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans
01 -
1 pound dried great northern or navy beans (or 3 cans, drained and rinsed)
→ Meat
02 -
1.5 pounds ham bone, ham hock, or diced leftover ham
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
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3 carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 celery stalks, diced
06 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids & Seasonings
07 -
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
08 -
1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 -
1 bay leaf
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
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Salt to taste
→ Optional
12 -
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Rinse dried beans and soak overnight if using. Drain before cooking.
02 -
Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic cloves.
03 -
Place soaked or canned beans in slow cooker. Add ham bone or diced ham on top, followed by diced vegetables and minced garlic.
04 -
Sprinkle thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf over ingredients. Pour chicken or vegetable broth until submerged.
05 -
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until beans are tender and ham is falling apart.
06 -
Remove ham bone or hock, shred meat, and return to pot. Discard bay leaf.
07 -
Mash some beans or blend a portion with an immersion blender to thicken if desired.
08 -
Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with bread or salad.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Salt should be added at the end to adjust for the saltiness of the ham.