Southern White Beans and Ham
A great comfort food that offers a great southern favorite dish with white beans and ham. Perfect for winter lunches or dinners.
Equipment
- 1 dutch oven
- 1 Stove
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag Dried white beans
- 1 C Sweet onion, diced
- 3 slices Bacon, thick sliced, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T butter
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 1/2 t salt
- 1 t ground black pepper
- 1 t garlic powder
- 2 C diced ham OR 1 ham hock
- 1 C water
- 4 C chicken stock
- 3 leaves bay leaves
Instructions
- Add dried beans to a Dutch oven, removing any discolored beans or rocks. Cover with 4-6" of water. Cover pot with a lid and soak overnight.
- Drain and rinse beans and set aside.
- Prep and measure remaining ingredients.
- To a Dutch oven, add butter, olive oil, diced onions, and bacon and cook until bacon is browned.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook until mixture is coated.
- Pour in chicken stock, water, bay leaves and ham and/or ham hock. Simmer, covered for about 30 minutes.
- Add in the beans and simmer, covered , until the white beans are soft, about 2 hours. NOTE: Make sure that the liquid doesn't dry out and beans become mushy. You choose how much liquid you want in the beans for serving.
- Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.Serve and enjoy with cornbread or biscuits!
Notes
The perfect southern comfort food that delivers both flavor and a great entree for those who have their feet under your table! Perfect for cold winter lunches or evening meals.
Serve with cornbread or biscuits!