In my last post, How to Cook Country Ham, I strongly advised you to save that ham water. Hopefully you did, because here is one of my absolute favorite recipes.
Slow cooker ham and beans is true comfort food. My family can’t get enough, honestly. The salted ham water infuses such an amazing flavor and you can’t beat the ease of this recipe. Perfect any time of the year, but this is our favorite way of using leftover country ham from Easter and other holidays.
These beans are a hearty meal, think a thick stew, and we usually eat them with a salad and bread. The ham water used in this recipe will infuse a lot of salt. To minimize saltiness, add half ham water and half regular water to slow cooker instead.
These beans will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for several days. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Slow cooker liners
- pot for boiling
Ingredients
- 1 bag dried white or northern beans
- 6-8 cups ham water from preparing country ham
- a large slice or several pieces of country ham
Instructions
- Begin by using the quick method for presoaking the beans. To do this, bring a pot of water to a boil, add beans, boil for 2 minutes, cover with a lid, let rest for 1 hour.
- Line slow cooker with liner. This allows for easy cleanup!
- Add beans and ham slice or pieces to slow cooker, cover with ham water.
- Cook for 7-8 hours on low.
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