Ham Hocks And Beans

Name: Ham Hocks And Beans
Ingredients: 1 bag dry beans (my favorite is a 15 bean mix); 4 -6 ham hocks; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced (more if desired); 1 large bay leaf; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; salt

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 bag dry beans (my favorite is a 15 bean mix)
4 -6 ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced (more if desired)
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
salt

Directions

1

Wash beans and remove all gravel and such.
2

Place beans, ham hocks, onions and garlic in a large dutch oven filled with water.
3

Add spices.
4

Bring to boil.
5

Simmer on med-low heat for 4 to 5 hours, adding more water as needed.
6

Remove hamhocks when they are tender and falling apart; allow to cool so they can be handled.
7

Remove meat from ham hocks (discarding fat and bones) and return to the soup.