Looking for one of the BEST ways to use a leftover Easter ham bone next week? Try this incredibly easy slow cooker (crock pot) recipe featuring Hurst’s Great Northern HamBeens® and the remainder of a good sized Easter ham. Let it cook all day while you’re at work and serve for dinner with a side of fresh corn bread. It’s a delicious meal that is filling AND inexpensive.

Easter Ham and Beans Recipe

You will need:

• 1- package Hurst’s Great Northern HamBeens (can substitute 15 BEAN SOUP as well)
• 1- leftover ham bone, with a good amount of meat still on the bone
• 1- large onion, diced
• 1- cup carrot, diced
• 1- cup celery, diced
• 2- cloves garlic, chopped
• 7- cups water or chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Fresh thyme for garnish

Directions:

1. Rinse and sort through the beans. Check for any unwanted debris and discard.
2. In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, add rinsed beans and the rest of the ingredients, including Hurst’s Ham Flavor packet.
3. Cook on high for 5 hours, or low for 7-8.
4. Remove the ham bone from the pot. Shred or chop all of the remaining ham and add back into the beans.
5. Tastes great with a generous shake of black pepper… and we prefer a little hot sauce on top too!