{"id":42335,"date":"2023-07-03T19:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T23:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mominthecity.com\/?p=42335"},"modified":"2023-07-03T22:22:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T02:22:31","slug":"creamy-great-northern-beans-recipe-in-slow-cooker-with-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mominthecity.com\/creamy-great-northern-beans-recipe-in-slow-cooker-with-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Great Northern Beans Recipe (In Slow Cooker With Ham)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I think of my southern maternal grandmother, I remember that she made the best beans. Her Great Northern beans recipe was one of my favorites that she prepared. I just loved the creamy texture!<\/p>\n\n\n

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My current favorite way to cook Great Northern beans is in a slow cooker. It\u2019s a more \u201chands-off\u201d method but the beans still end up tender and flavorful. I had a leftover ham bone from a ham<\/a> that I had prepared for an extended family dinner so I made some beans. Here\u2019s how I made them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Great Northern Beans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. I rinse the beans with water in order to get rid of any dirt or debris. I also make sure to remove any beans that are discolored or damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Then, I soak the beans overnight. I simply put them in a large bowl, cover them completely with cool water and let them soak.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. In the morning, I put the ham bone in my slow cooker<\/a>. After draining the water from the beans and giving them one more water rinse, I add them to my slow cooker. Then, I add enough water to cover the beans by approximately 2 inches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Next, I add onions and garlic along with my favorite bean seasonings. I use thyme, oregano, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper and bay leaves. (You can add any seasonings that you like though.)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. I cook the beans in the covered slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours. I recommend starting to check at the 6-hour mark to see if they are at your desired tenderness level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Once the beans are prepared, you can serve them hot or cold. My family prefers them hot. I think that of all the tasty beans that I prepare (black beans<\/a>, black-eyed peas<\/a>, etc.) these are now the family\u2019s favorite. Well, at least they are gobbled up the quickest!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This Great Northern Bean recipe is mouthwatering on its own. You can also add the beans to your other favorite recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Slow Cooker Great Northern Beans Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t
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