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.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price | |
| Ham, 0.55 lb$3.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $2.24Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price | |
| Broth, 45 oz$0.07/oz typical | 45 oz | $3.15Typical price | |
| Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $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
- Rinse the beans under cool water and drain them for 10 minutes.
- Place the beans, ham hocks, onion, broth, water, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 350 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks, pull the meat from the bones, and return the meat to the pot for 10 minutes.
- Taste the beans and add salt or pepper if needed, then keep them hot for 10 minutes.
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