Ham Bone Beans

• Vegan

• Produce

  • 1 stick Celery
  • 1 package Northern beans, dry
  • 1 Onion, small

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Found on tasteofsouthern.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 leftover Ham Bone or Ham Hocks.
• 1 package dry Northern Beans
• 1 small Onion
• 1 stick Celery
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Flour

Directions

• Sort through dry beans removing any sticks, stones or other foreign items.
• Soak beans in water overnight.
• Drain beans, rinse under cold water and set aside.
• Place the cooked ham bone or ham hocks in a large sauce pan.
• Add the dry beans.
• Add enough water to cover the beans and bones by about three inches.
• Place over medium heat, bring to a low boil and let cook for one hour.
• Remove the bone, set aside and let cool.
• Add chopped onion.
• Add chopped celery.
• Add sugar.
• Add salt.
• Add Black Pepper and stir well.
• Remove any meat from the bone and discard the bone.
• Return the meat to the pot with the beans.
• Continue to cook the beans until they are soft and tender.
• Taste the beans and add additional salt and/or black pepper to taste.
• Mix flour and water, removing any large lumps as you stir.
• Stir the mixture in the beans and let cook for a few minutes longer to thicken.
• Serve warm and enjoy!