Southern Great Northern Beans Crock Pot Version
Cozy up to a bowl of truly Southern comfort with this slow-cooked Great Northern Beans recipe, made effortlessly in a crock pot. Featuring tender dried great northern beans, a smoky ham hock, aromatic garlic, and a medley of flavorful herbs like thyme and paprika, this dish simmers its way to perfection over the course of 8 hours. The broth, infused with savory chicken stock and enhanced with a touch of bay leaf, creates a rich base that warms the soul. This hearty, budget-friendly meal is easy to prep, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time before the magic happens in the slow cooker. Serve these beans hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, alongside cornbread or fluffy rice for a comforting, filling dinner that tastes like a warm Southern hug. Perfect for family meals, meal prep, or any day you crave homestyle cooking, this recipe is a must-try for any crock pot enthusiast.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried great northern beans
- 1 whole smoked ham hock
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional garnish) parsley
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and sort the dried great northern beans, discarding any debris or damaged beans.
Step 2
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight (or at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse before cooking.
Step 3
In a crock pot (slow cooker), add the soaked and drained beans.
Step 4
Nestle the smoked ham hock into the beans.
Step 5
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Step 6
Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on LOW heat for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded.
Step 7
Once cooked, remove the ham hock from the crock pot. Pull off the meat, shred it, and return it to the beans. Discard any bones, skin, or excess fat.
Step 8
Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning with kosher salt as needed.
Step 9
Serve the beans hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Pair with cornbread or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2482.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2759.9 |
| Total Fat 79.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 317.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8034.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 299.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 73.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.7g | |
| Protein 204.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 905.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 31.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 8164.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories