This ham and beans recipe was created by my mom, and I really enjoyed it as a child. As an adult, my taste changed just a bit, so I modified her recipe to kick it up a bit. It is fabulous even though the ingredients list is quite short! This is a must-make with leftover ham and everyone agrees it's absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry great Northern beans
- 0.5 pounds cooked ham , diced
- 1 small onion , diced
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 6 cups water , or as needed to cover
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.
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3
Return beans to stockpot; add ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper.
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4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, adding more water if needed, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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5
Serve and enjoy!
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