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Traditional Ham and Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
* 1 pound dried navy beans
* 2 small onions
* 8 cups water
* 4 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham (1-1/2 pounds)
* 2 smoked ham hocks
* 2 cups chopped celery
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Directions:
# Place beans in an ovenproof Dutch oven; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened.
# Chop one onion; slice second onion and separate into rings. Set onions aside. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan. Add reserved onions; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover pan and place on medium heat.
# Cover ; cook for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.Uncover Dutch oven; cook 30 minutes longer or until beans are tender. Remove ham hocks. Discard.

 

 

 

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