5-Ingredient Old School Butter Beans & Ham Hocks Recipe

This classic comfort food may be simple but it is surprisingly delicious and warm, perfect for family mealtime and in cold weather. This yummy butter beans and ham hocks recipe is the combination of ingredients you never thought would be the best you’ll ever try. What makes this even better than it already is, is that you only need about 5 simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen, which is pretty convenient especially if you’re looking for a meal to make on a budget. If you want to give this recipe by OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD on YouTube a try, then read the instructions down below, and watch the video tutorial as well. I hope you enjoy and love this recipe as much as I did!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of dry butter beans
• 1 cup of chopped onions
• 1 cup of chopped celery
• 3 quarts of chicken stock
• 1 pound of ham hocks

Directions:

Step 1

After washing and cleaning the ham hocks, pat them dry, then place them in a large pot, and add the chopped celery and onions. You can also add your favorite seasoning at this point if desired, then pour enough chicken stock until hocks are covered, and place the pot on a stove over medium-high heat.

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Step 2

Let it simmer while covered for about 2 hours or until fork tender, then add the butter beans, and continue to let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender and creamy. When almost done cooking, you can add the salt and pepper to taste if needed, then serve along with cornbread, and enjoy!

*Thanks to OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD via YouTube for all images used here. If you loved this recipe, then you’ll surely love his other videos too, so give her channel a visit and subscribe!

5-Ingredient Old School Butter Beans & Ham Hocks Recipe