Ingredients for - Ham and Beans

1. Dry great Northern beans 1 pound
2. Cooked ham, diced ½ pound
3. Onion, diced 1 small
4. Brown sugar ½ cup
5. Dried parsley 1 tablespoon
6. Cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
7. Water, or as needed to cover 6 cups
8. Salt and pepper to taste 6 cups

How to cook deliciously - Ham and Beans

1 . Stage

Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot. Cover with cold water and let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.

2 . Stage

Return beans to stockpot; add ham, onion, sugar, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, adding more water if needed, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.