Tennessee White Beans

Name: Tennessee White Beans
Yield: makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried Great Northern or navy beans; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups); 1 cup chopped celery, with leaves; 1 ham bone, one 2- to 3-inch chunk of salt pork with the rind removed, 1 smoked ham hock, or 1 cup chopped country ham or baked ham scraps; Kosher salt

January 24, 2012

After moving to Tennessee, R. B. discovered that his favorite baked bean cooked without molasses was actually white. Simple white beans flavored with salty local country ham are a favorite at Nashville’s famous “meat and three” restaurants and at catfish joints all over Tennessee. A big slice of white onion on the side is a must. The other popular white bean garnish is a spoonful of sweet-savory chow-chow (cabbage relish). Chow-chow is available in the pickle section of Southern supermarkets.

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Yield
makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound dried Great Northern or navy beans

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

1 cup chopped celery, with leaves

1 ham bone, one 2- to 3-inch chunk of salt pork with the rind removed, 1 smoked ham hock, or 1 cup chopped country ham or baked ham scraps

Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1
RINSE and soak the beans according to the package directions.
Step 2
HEAT the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
DRAIN the beans and combine them with the vegetables, ham, and 6 cups of water in a medium or large slow cooker (at least 4 quarts). Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally, and add water as necessary. Season the beans with salt to taste.

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