Ham and Beans

Tasty Great Northern beans, simmered with ham, onion, brown sugar and spices.

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Prep Time

15M

Total Time

10H15M

Servings

7 servings

1 pound dry great Northern beans

1/2 pound cooked ham, diced

1 small onion, diced

1/2 cup brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried parsley

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Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.

Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley andwater to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.

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