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Crock Pot Ham & Beans

Created by Sue on February 21, 2013

1 pound dried beans (great northern beans, mixed if desired or 1 lb other dried beans)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Step 1: Sort beans and soak in enough water to cover overnight.
Step 2: Or you may sort them and place in a saucepan with 2-inches of water to cover.
Step 3: Bring them to a boil, boil for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat.
Step 4: Allow to sit for one hour after boiling (don't lift the lid).
Step 5: Whichever method you use, rinse and drain the beans before placing them in the crock pot.
Step 6: Put the rinsed beans, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cloves, ham (chopped into large chunks) or ham hocks into the crock pot along with 6 cups water or broth.
Step 7: Cover crock, and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
Step 8: Skim any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.