Ham and String Beans Slow-Cooker Style
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Ingredients
  •  2 ham shank or 2 hocks
  •  1 pound fresh or frozen beans, ends removed
  •  4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
  •  4 cups of homemade or 1 (32 ounce) carton of chicken stock
  •  2 cup celery, chopped
  •  1 cup onion, chopped
  •  ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped or 2 Tablespoons dried
Instructions
  1. Place ham, celery, onions, potatoes and stock in slow cooker.
  2. Set on High and set probe for 160 or time for 3 hours.
  3. Check for doneness, meat should pull away from bone.
  4. You can cook your beans on your stovetop then add them to the mix if desired. I choose this method because I'm fussy about how tender (not mushy) my beans get! ;)
  5. If you don't have a slow cooker, no worries! :)
  6. Place ham, celery, onions and stock in large Dutch oven and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat, and simmer about 2 hours or until meat easily separates from the bone.
  8. Move meat to a plate and allow to cool slighty. Remove meat from bone, set aside.
  9. Add potatoes and beans to stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until tender.
  10. Return meat to the pot, add parsley.
  11. Serve on a plate or as a stew with the broth.
  12. This goes great with salad or crusty bread!
Recipe by Cindy's Recipes and Writings at https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/ham-and-string-beans-slow-cooker-style/