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navy beans
Sheri

Southern Cajun Navy Beans

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Beans, Soup, Staples
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 239
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz white navy beans
  • 3 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 cup diced ham or ham hock - or sausage diced
  • 1 tbsp bacon grease
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 large
  • yellow onion chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup carrot cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning Slap Ya Mama or any other
  • OR 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp thyme **Add all if you like a little spice!!
  • 1 tsp of liquid smoke
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Put the beans in a pot and cover with water by about an inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Drain, set aside
  2. Heat bacon grease in a pot on medium heat, add garlic and onion saute until translucent (about 5-7mins)
  3. Throw in carrots - stir occasionally - let cook for another 3 minutes
  4. Add ham/sausage if you're using them now, stir well. Cook for 3 or 4 more minutes
  5. Season with salt and pepper Add cajun seasoning , bay leaf, liquid smoke , smoked paprika/cayenne etc
  6. Stir and let cook for another 2 minutes - making sure everything is mixed well. Pour in chicken stock bring to a boil
  7. Reduce heat to low. Add white beans Cover and let simmer for about 1 hour - stirring every 15 to 20 minutes. Add more if necessary.
  8. After 60 mins add butter and stir through Remove from heat. Now, your beans should be cooked through. You can serve then with some fresh hot cornbread!!