southern ham and beans

How To Make southern ham and beans

• 1

  Place the beans one handful at a time in a colander in the sink. Pick through them as you put the in the colander and pick out any little rocks or shriveled beans.
• 2

  Run water over the beans to wash them off really well. Place the beans in a deep pan.
• 3

  Cover with water about 2 inches above the beans. Bring to a boil. Boil for about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't boil over.
• 4

  Carefully pour the water off of the beans and then cover with fresh water to about 2 inches above the beans.
• 5

  Bring to a boil again and then turn down to a low simmer. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and bacon drippings at this point.
• 6

  I like to let the beans cook for about 2 hours and add in the ham and cook them for at least another 2 hours.
• 7

  Add water at this point if beans have soaked up to much water. This is not a quick dish but it is fairly carefree once you get it on. Just be sure to check your beans every hour and add more water if needed.
• 8

  When the beans are done taste for seasoning and add accordingly.
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