Beans Cooked with Ham Hocks

September 6, 2025 by Camila

🍳 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.