HAM AND BEANS (STOVETOP) RECIPE - (4/5)

Ham and Beans (Stovetop) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by smaier

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 pound dry great Northern beans
1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans. Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.