A hearty and comforting dish, this Classic Ham and Beans recipe brings together tender beans and savory ham for a delicious meal perfect for any season.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1.5 L chicken broth
- 450 g dried navy beans
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ham hock
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the dried navy beans and place them in a large bowl. Cover with water and let them soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the beans. Set them aside.
Step 3
In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery over medium heat until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the ham hock to the pot along with the soaked beans.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Step 7
Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and any excess fat.
Step 8
Return the shredded ham to the pot and stir to combine.
Step 9
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve the ham and beans hot.