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If you are a big fan of baked beans, this recipe finds you well.

Not only will this recipe require 5 minutes to dump everything in a crockpot, but it also brings the best flavors from the North.

Because it is prepared in a crockpot, this recipe will save you a lot of time, and you won’t spend hours in the kitchen making something delicious, easy, and mouthwatering.

The recipe starts by dumping all (a few) ingredients in a crockpot and letting the crockpot do its work.

This is best served warm, and you can serve it whenever you like for up to three days and enjoy this meal with your family.

Why you’ll love the recipe:

This comfort food comes from the North, and I am sure you will enjoy every bite of it. The whole family will love it because the slower it cooks, the better flavors are at the end. 

How to serve it:

You can serve this amazing meal while still warm. You can also cook it on low for up to 7 hours. 

Ingredients:

  • Granulated Sugar
  • Onion
  • Smoked Ham Hocks
  • Great Northern Beans
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Great Northern Beans in a Crockpot:

Step 1. First, place the beans into the bottom of the crockpot and add in the diced onion, ham hocks, and granulated sugar. 

Step 2. Cover the beans in about 2 inches of water. 

Step 3. Cook on high for 2 hours. 

Step 4. Reduce the heat to low and cook for additional 4-5 hours on low. 

Step 5. Remove the ham hocks from the crockpot, shred off the meat, and return the ham meat to the crockpot with the beans. 

Serve and enjoy.

This might be the best Northen beans that you are going to try. A perfect combination of flavors that your family will enjoy.

Great Northern Beans in the Crockpot

If you are a big fan of baked beans, this recipe finds you well. Not only will this recipe require 5 minutes to dump everything in a crockpot, but it also brings the best flavours from the North. Because it is prepared in a crockpot, this recipe will save you a lot of time, and you won’t spend hours in the kitchen making something delicious, easy, and mouthwatering.
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Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 1 ½ lb. Smoked Ham Hocks
  • 1 lb. Great Northern Beans
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • First, place the beans into the bottom of the crockpot and add in the diced onion, ham hocks, and granulated sugar.
  • Cover the beans in about 2 inches of water.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook for additional 4-5 hours on low.
  • Remove the ham hocks from the crockpot, shred off the meat and return the ham meat to the crockpot with the beans.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Can you make it ahead?

No. This dish is always better when freshly cooked and served right away. 

Storage instructions:

If something is left after dinner, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Variations and substitutes:

You can substitute the ham hock with sausages or even bacon. Only pork meat is best with this recipe.