Ham Hocks And Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Ham Hocks And Beans

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 2 pounds ham hocks
• Onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Bay Leaf
• Oregano
• Pepper
• Salt

How to Make Ham Hocks And Beans

1. Rinse 1 pound of dried navy beans thoroughly under cold water, removing any debris.
2. In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the rinsed beans, 2 pounds of ham hocks, 1 large chopped onion, and 4 cloves of minced garlic.
3. Add 8 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for 4-5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the ham hocks are falling apart, adding more water as needed to maintain a consistent liquid level.
6. Carefully remove the ham hocks from the pot using tongs. Set aside to cool slightly.
7. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat from the ham hocks, discarding the bones and excess fat.
8. Return the shredded ham hock meat to the pot of beans and stir to combine. Serve hot with your favorite sides.