Crock Pot Ham Bone and Beans

Cozy up with a bowl of comforting Crock Pot Ham Bone and Beans, a hearty slow-cooked meal that’s full of rich flavor and simple, wholesome ingredients. This recipe transforms a leftover ham bone into a deeply flavorful broth, perfect for tender Great Northern beans and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does the heavy lifting, slowly simmering everything together for 8-10 hours until the beans are perfectly tender and the ham falls off the bone. The result is a soul-warming dish that’s perfect for winter evenings or anytime you crave a taste of nostalgia. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve alongside crusty bread or cornbread for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. This one-pot wonder is an ideal way to stretch ingredients and make the most of your leftovers. Keywords: Crock Pot Ham Bone and Beans, slow-cooker beans, ham and beans recipe, easy comfort food, economical meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole Ham bone
• 1 pound Great Northern beans (dry)
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dry Great Northern beans under cool water and remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

If you have time, soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water. Drain and rinse before using. If skipping the soaking step, increase the cooking time in the crock pot slightly.

Step 3

Place the ham bone in the crock pot and add the rinsed beans around it.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the crock pot, spreading them evenly over the beans and ham bone.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot for seasoning.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth over the contents of the crock pot. The liquid should just cover the beans and ham bone. Add more broth or water if necessary.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender and the meat falls off the ham bone.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the ham bone from the crock pot. Carefully pick off any meat and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bone and any excess fat.

Step 9

Return the shredded ham meat back to the crock pot and stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Pair with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3009.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2217.4

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 119.0mg	0%
Sodium 9136.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 164.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 863.6mg	0%
Iron 29.0mg	0%
Potassium 8460.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.3%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 57.9%