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Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans

Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans brings together tender great northern beans and savory bits of ham with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and a gentle kick of cayenne. The broth is comforting and well-rounded, perfect for chilly evenings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it with cornbread or a simple salad to make it a complete, cozy meal.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves7
  • DifficultyEasy
Hearty Ham with Great Northern Beans
  1. 1

    Collect all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Rinse the beans; move them to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and let sit overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans.

  3. 3

    Put the beans back into the stockpot; add the ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil; lower the heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender, adding more water if needed, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

  5. 5

    Serve and enjoy.