MOM'S MOLASSES HAM AND BEANS

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This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up, but I tweaked it to include navy beans instead of lima beans. It's perfect for a cold day when you don't want to bother with lots of cooking. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 pound)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Optional: Pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions

Steps:

In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except bacon. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours., Remove ham hocks. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into small cubes; return to slow cooker. Stir in crumbled bacon. If desired, serve with pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions., Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 24g protein.