Name: Ham Hock and Red Beans Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Ham Hock and Red Beans Recipe

Jilli Simmons Modified: August 29, 2024

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How To Make Ham Hock and Red Beans Recipe

Smokey ham hock and creamy red beans make a hearty, filling dish perfect for a cozy night in.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 smoked ham hock
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add in ham hock, beans, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Remove ham hock and shred meat off the bone, discarding fat and bones.
Return shredded meat to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories : 540kcal
Total Fat : 21g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 70mg
Sodium : 750mg
Total Carbohydrates : 45g
Dietary Fiber : 11g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 41g

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