Beans Cooked with Ham Hocks

Here’s a soul-satisfying Southern classic: Beans Cooked with Ham Hocks—rich, smoky, and perfect for slow simmering on a cozy day 🍲🐖. Ingredients

• 1 lb Great Northern beans (or pinto beans), soaked
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• ⅔ cup carrots, chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp Herbes de Provence
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

🍳 Instructions

1. Soak the beans: Cover with boiling water, let sit for 2 hours, then drain.
2. Simmer the hocks: In a large pot, add 2 liters of water, ham hocks, and herbs. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 1 hour.
3. Sauté veggies: In a skillet, cook onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until softened.
4. Combine: Add drained beans, sautéed veggies, and garlic to the ham hock broth. Simmer for 40 minutes until beans are tender.
5. Finish: Remove ham hocks, shred meat, discard bones, and return meat to the pot. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.