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Side dishe for 10

Ham and Great Northern Beans

$3.31for 4395 minServes 10

Dried beans simmer slowly with ham hocks, onion, broth, and seasonings until tender and richly flavored.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical16 oz$1.44Typical price
Ham, 0.55 lb$3.99/lb typical0.55 lb$2.24Typical price
Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical0.5 lb$0.65Typical price
Broth, 45 oz$0.07/oz typical45 oz$3.15Typical price
Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical0.25$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown$8.27

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

  • 395 minstart to table
  • Involveddifficulty
  • 10servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

SouthernDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesHoliday

Typical price

$0.83 per serving$3.31 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried great northern beans
  • 3 smoked ham hocks
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cans reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Steps

  1. Rinse the beans under cool water and drain them for 10 minutes.
  2. Place the beans, ham hocks, onion, broth, water, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large pot.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 350 minutes until the beans are tender.
  4. Remove the ham hocks, pull the meat from the bones, and return the meat to the pot for 10 minutes.
  5. Taste the beans and add salt or pepper if needed, then keep them hot for 10 minutes.

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