Leftover Ham and Great Northern Beans

Leftover Ham and Great Northern Beans

{by CookingwithK.net}

Ingredients:
2 lbs package dried Great Northern Beans, washed and drained
1 ham bone with 1 lb. ham cubed
6-8 cups water
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped

Directions:
In a large pot, add beans and cover with water.  On medium high heat, bring to a boil.

Turn heat to medium low heat and cook until tender, about 4-6 hours*(see Cook's Note).   Add chopped onions and cook 30 minutes longer.  Salt and pepper to taste. 

Serve with a pan of cornbread.

Cook's Notes:  The beans can be cooked in a crockpot on low for 6-8 hours.  My Mother always salted and peppered her beans after they cooked.  The ham has some salt in it, so this was to avoid them from being too salty.