Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Name: Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 2 large carrots; 4 ribs celery; 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large meaty smoked ham hocks; 1 pound dried Great Northern beans; 6 ½ cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons salt; Optional Garnishes:

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
319 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Iris Warren

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This Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks recipe is a big, warm bowl of comfort that takes only 15 minutes to prep.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 medium onions diced
2 large carrots diced
4 ribs celery
6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 1 tblsp. fresh
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large meaty smoked ham hocks
1 pound dried Great Northern beans
6 ½ cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
Optional Garnishes: diced fresh tomato, diced red onion, snipped chives

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Instructions

Cut the onion into medium (1/2-inch) dice. Peel the carrots and cut them and the celery into approximately 1/2-inch pieces. Coarsely chop the garlic.
Place a skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, swirling it to coat the pan. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme.
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the onions begin to appear translucent.
Place the vegetables along with the ham hocks, beans, and chicken stock in a large (6-quart or larger) slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
About 1 hour before the cooking time is complete, remove the ham hocks from the slow cooker and let them cool until they can be handled. Remove and discard the bones, fat, and skin from the ham hocks. Chop or shred the meat and return it to the slow cooker with the beans.
Add the salt and continue cooking until the beans are completely tender.
Garnish individual servings with diced fresh tomato, diced red onion, and/or snipped chives.

Notes

If you have leftover ham, you can use it in place of the ham hocks. Cut the ham into about 1/2-inch cubes.
Smoked turkey wings are a great substitute for ham hocks if you prefer not to use pork.
Allow the beans to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 679mg (28%) Potassium 881mg (25%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1758IU (35%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	319kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	40mg	13%
Sodium	679mg	28%
Potassium	881mg	19%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1758IU	35%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	94mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%