Can I use broth instead of water when I add the liquid?
You could add some bouillon to the water, if you do I would say use a ham base or a Chicken base.
What are ham hocks?
Ham hocks are simply the lower part of a pig’s foot. They are actually quite meaty and add a terrific flavor to the Great Northern Beans.
Could I add carrots and onions to the Great Northern Beans?
Carrots and onions are a really good addition to the beans. They add another layer of flavor. If you do add carrots, be sure to chop them small as you do not want the carrots to overpower the beans. As for onions, there are some onions in the recipe. You could certainly add another type of onion to the mix.
Ingredients:
1 pound Great Northern Beans
1 ½ Smoked Ham Hocks
⅓ cup Brown Sugar
1 onion Chopped
Salt and Pepper, if desired
How To Make Crockpot Great Northern Beans:
Step 1. Place the beans in the crockpot
Step 2. Add in the brown sugar, ham hocks and onion
Step 3. Cover the beans with at least 2 inches of water
Step 4. Set the temperature to high and cook for 2 hours
Step 5. Turn the heat to low and continue to cook in the Crock pot for 4 to 5 hours
Step 6. Remove the ham hocks from the beans and remove the meat from the bones
Step 7. Add shredded ham back into the beans
Step 8. Stir to mix the meat in
Step 9. Season with Salt and Pepper
Step 10. Scoop into bowls and serve
