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simple crock pot ham hock and beans

Recipe by
Crystal ~
Somewhere, IL

This is a very simple ham and bean recipe. A meaty smoked Ham Hock and homemade chicken broth with give plenty of flavor to the beans. But if you want celery and carrots or anything else added in, go for it. It's all good! :)

yield serving(s)
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For simple crock pot ham hock and beans

  • 1 pound of dry navy beans
  • 1 large meaty smoked ham hock or 2 small ham hocks
  • 4 cups of chicken broth, homemade, or 1 box (32 oz)of organic chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make simple crock pot ham hock and beans

  • 1
    Rinse the beans 2 or 3 times in cold water to remove dirt. Discard any bad beans.
  • 2
    Add the rinsed beans in a large bowl covered with water; cover bowl with a lid or large plate. Soak the beans overnight at room temperature.
  • 3
    Next morning, drain the beans in a colander.
  • 4
    Place the ham hock in a crock-pot. Add the drained beans, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for about 5-7 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • 5
    Remove the meat from the ham hock(s) and return the meat back to the crock pot. Salt and pepper the beans the last 10 minutes of cooking, if salt is needed. Serve with hot buttered corn bread.
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