Crock Pot Great Northern Beans

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Crock Pot Great Northern Beans

Crock Pot Great Norther Beans

  • Author: Frankho Fresh
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 large rib celery (diced)
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 2 whole cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon celery flakes
  • 2 to 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
  • Optional: ham hock
  • Serving suggestion: steamed or boiled rice

Instructions

  1. Gather ingredients.
  2. Rinse the beans well and pick them over. Discard any malformed beans or small stones you might find.
  3. Transfer the beans to the slow cooker. Add 1 1/2 quarts of water to the ceramic insert.
  4. Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, garlic, celery flakes, parsley sprigs, and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours.
  6. Add kosher salt, to taste.
  7. Serve the beans over steamed or boiled rice; use them in salads, chili, stew, or soup; or mash them as a dip or a spread for crostini appetizers. You can use them in any recipe that calls for canned Great Northern beans.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can optionally plan for a quick-soak and some time at a simmer before you add the beans to the slow cooker. Do this for older beans or if you feel you frequently under-cook dried beans when you use them.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days. Reheat them at medium power in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. You can also enjoy them cold in a salad or dip.
  • Freeze leftover beans in recipe-portion or serving-size containers for later use. Let the beans cool thoroughly on the counter before you pack them into airtight containers, leaving about 1/2-inch of head space to allow for expansion. Reserve about 3/4- to 1-inch of headspace in narrow-mouth containers to allow for expansion. You can also freeze beans in zip-top freezer storage bags. For best quality, use them within three months.

Keywords: Great Northern Beans Recipe