Savory Slow-cooked Northern Beans

These slow cooker baked beans are so savory, saucy, and barbecuey – just right to satisfy your family and guests – kids and adults alike.

Not exactly “baked,” as the title would let you know – but they are slow cooked to perfection while you go about your day.

You end up with savory and saucy, barbecue beans with ham chunks that will satisfy your family and guests – kids and adults alike.

I like to combine two different kinds of beans (Great Northern and red beans were my choice here) to add more varied color and interest to the beans – and, no doubt, the flavor is enhanced as well.

Whether you use dried beans or canned, the outcome is the same amazing BBQ baked beans that are not actually baked – so you don’t have to watch over them. They cook themselves, and then you add the necessary ingredients at the right time.

Just what I like – easy and without much thought for a nourishing meal for your family and guests, as these beans are great for your next cookout, picnic, or potluck.

These slow cooker baked beans go great alongside hotdogs, hamburgers, or anything you’re grilling out!

Great served with my Creamy Coleslaw, Hot Dog Chili, and Mexican Pasta Salad for your next cookout!

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped

1 Tbsp olive oil

6 clove garlic, chopped

2 lb dry northern beans

4 c water

4 c chicken broth or stock

1 tsp chicken bouillon paste optional, it adds flavor

1 c baby carrots

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp herbes de provence

1 meaty ham bone or a couple meaty ham hocks

Directions :

1. Place oil in bottom of slow cooker, add onion, garlic and carrots. Next add ham bone, beans, seasonings, broth and water. Stir in bouillon.

2. Cook on high for 6 hours adding more broth or water as beans absorb. Cook until beans are desired tenderness.

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