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Melissa's Ham and Beans




Source of Recipe


Adaptions of my own made from my mother's verbal instructions and Nick's preferences






Recipe Introduction


This is a very simple recipe that is hard to mess up. Substitutions can be easily made and adjusted due to personal preference.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. bacon, chopped
  
• 2 meaty ham hocks
  
• 1-2 lbs. beans, any variety or mixed
  
• 1 onion, chopped
  
• 1-2 bay leaves
  
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
  
• water to cover with proportional amount of ham boullion
  
• cold water with cornstarch to thicken, if desired
  






Instructions



1. Cut bacon in bite sized pieces and brown/crisp in a dutch oven.
   
2. Place half the onion in the bacon grease to cook.
   
3. Once bacon is crisp drain grease.
   
4. Use broth water to deglaze pan.
   
5. Add rest of ingredients.
   
6. Simmer on med-low heat for 4-5 hours, adding additional water if needed.
   
7. If cornstarch has not thickened enough add more cornstarch with water and cook OR When beans are cooked through take a few cups of beans/broth and mash to a paste. Return paste to pot to thicken.
   
8. Serve.
   
9. Excellent additions include a nice crusty bread or cornbread.
   






Final Comments


I use a jar of minced garlic and dried minced onion as a substitute for fresh ingredients.


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