New England Slow-Cooker Beans
New England Slow-Cooker Beans simmer into a rich, smoky pot of tender great Northern beans infused with bacon and a meaty ham bone. Maple syrup adds gentle sweetness that balances tomato, mustard, and a hint of heat, creating a deep, comforting flavor. Serve on a cool weekend evening with crusty bread or alongside grilled meats for a hearty dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New England Slow-Cooker Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and bacon, and cook until the onions are tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- 4
Place the soaked beans in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker.
- 5
Stir in the onion and bacon mixture, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder.
- 6
Bury the ham bone in the beans, and add enough hot water to the slow cooker to cover the beans.
- 7
Add the bay leaf on top.
- 8
Cover and cook for 5 hours on High, or 10 to 11 hours on Low.
- 9
Remove the bay leaf and season with vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper before serving.
- Calories 857.79 kcal High 43%
- Protein 126.12 g Good Source 252%
- Carbohydrate 22.99 g 8%
- Total Fat 30.26 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 10.56 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High --
- Cholesterol 403.64 mg High 135%
- Sodium 9094.59 mg High 395%
- Dietary Fiber 3.46 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 12.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 127.63 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 10.38 mg Good Source 58%
- Potassium 1898.23 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 68.34 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New England Slow Cooker Beans is made with 17 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 5 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Bone In Ham, and Bottled Water. Each serving provides about 857.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is New England Slow-Cooker Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Bone-In Ham, Bottled Water, Canola Oil. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make New England Slow-Cooker Beans?
- About 5 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 857.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New England Slow-Cooker Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is New England Slow-Cooker Beans healthy?
- New England Slow-Cooker Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 857.79 calories and 126.12 g of protein, or 252% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 9094.59 mg (395% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.56 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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