Ham and Beans

This ham and beans recipe combines great northern beans with leftover diced ham, onion, brown sugar, and spices, for a comforting and delicious meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 pound dry great Northern beans
• 1 small onion, diced
• 6 cups water, or as needed to cover
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 pound cooked ham, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Serve and enjoy!

Step 4

Return beans to stockpot; add ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

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.