Mom S Molasses Ham And Beans Recipe

Ingredients

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 pound)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 large onion, chopped3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup molasses1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledOptional: Pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions

Preparation

In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours.

Remove ham hocks. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into small cubes; return to slow cooker. Stir in crumbled bacon. If desired, serve with pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions.