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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Ham Hock and Beans


This is a recipie my mom made when I was growing up. My hubby's grandmother used to make them for him too. They're something we enjoy occasionally as the weather starts to cool off.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 medium smoked ham hocks, about 4 ounces each
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 pound dried navy white beans
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 cups water
  • Salt
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

In a medium pot with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sear the ham hocks in batches, until brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the ham hock and set aside. Add the onions. Season with pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the beans and bay leaves. Season with pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the reserved ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat falls off the bone and the beans are creamy. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.

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