Ham and Beans

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 5

   Serve and enjoy!