Old-Fashioned Southern Ham Hocks and Beans (Simple, Flavor-Packed!)

Make this Old-Fashioned Southern Ham Hocks and Beans for a simple, flavor-packed comfort meal. Slow-simmered ham hocks, tender beans, and classic Southern seasoning come together in one hearty, budget-friendly dish your whole family will love.

Old-Fashioned Southern Ham Hocks and Beans Simple, Flavor-Packed!

This Old-Fashioned Southern Ham Hocks and Beans recipe is a simple, hearty one-pot meal made with tender beans, smoky ham hocks, and classic Southern seasoning. Slow-simmered for rich flavor, it’s the perfect comfort dish for busy nights or cozy weekends.

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Prep Time 15

Servings: 6

Calories: 256

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

16 oz Northern beans Dried
1 Onion Diced
1 Ham hock or ham pieces Smoked
10 cups Water Fill crockpot up with water
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Or creole

Equipment

Method

The night before you cook your beans, cover with water and soak beans overnight in 8 cups of water. Water should cover beans about an inch
Drain the water and rinse them well
Add the ham hock, beans, onion, and seasonings to the slow cooker. Cover with water all the way to the top of the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 10-12 hours
Dutch Oven-
If you are cooking your beans in a Dutch oven-- Add water and ham hock and bring it to a boil. Combine beans, onions, and seasonings
Cover and simmer for 2 hours until beans are tender