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Ham Hocks And Beans Recipe (Crock Pot)

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Description

This Ham Hocks and Beans Recipe (Crock Pot) is a hearty and comforting one-pot meal that is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. The slow cooker does all the hard work for you, leaving you with tender and flavorful ham hocks, white beans and a rich, flavorful gravy. Serve this with some warm crusty bread and a crisp green salad for a delicious and comforting meal.

Prep Time

This recipe is easy and quick to prepare. The prep time is only 10 minutes, which includes gathering your ingredients, chopping the vegetables and soaking the beans overnight. After that, you can sit back and let your slow cooker do the rest of the work.

Cook Time

The cook time for this Crock Pot Ham Hocks and Beans Recipe is 8-10 hours. The slow cooker will slowly cook the ham hocks, beans and vegetables to perfection, creating a rich and flavorful gravy that will have your family coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 ham hocks
  • 1/2 pound dry white beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1. Place the ham hocks, beans, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves and black pepper in a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the top.

2. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans and vegetables are tender and the ham hocks are cooked through.

3. Remove the ham hocks and shred the meat. Discard the bones and return the shredded meat to the slow cooker.

4. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if desired. Serve hot with some warm crusty bread or over mashed potatoes or cooked rice.

Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need a slow cooker or Crock Pot. You will also need a cutting board, knife, measuring cups and spoons, and a large spoon for stirring.

Notes

The beans should be soaked overnight for best results. If you forget to soak them, you can also quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, removing from the heat, covering and allowing them to sit for 1 hour before using.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 290, Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 17 g, Fiber: 10 g

Recipe Tips

  • For an extra flavor boost, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley to the slow cooker.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the ham hocks and substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free broth and check the labels on the beans and tomato paste to make sure they are gluten-free.
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, removing from the heat, covering and allowing them to sit for 1 hour before using.
  • This recipe can be made in the oven as well. Preheat the oven to 350°F and cook for 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.
  • Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings, if desired.

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