How to Make This Simple Crockpot Recipe For Montana Winter

When winter arrives in Montana, it's a great time to break out the crockpot for hearty meals that will keep you and your family warm during the winter.

I love to cook, and winter is the perfect time for comfort food. There's nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of chili or beef stew during the winter. It's never a bad time to start thinking about winter meals that will warm you up when temperatures drop below zero.

This Crockpot Recipe is Perfect For Winter in Montana

I decided to share one of my personal favorite recipes to help you get started. The best part about cooking dinner in a slow cooker or crockpot is that you can set it and forget it. Just throw your ingredients in, and that's about it.

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Right now, I have ham & beans in the crockpot. The recipe is simple, and the result is delicious. Cooking ham & beans doesn't take much preparation or effort. Here are some easy steps to follow.

Crockpot Ham & Beans

Ingredients

• One pound smoked ham or a one-pound ham hock.
• One pound white beans
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps

• Soak beans in a bowl of water overnight before cooking
• Make sure to thoroughly rinse beans before adding them to the crockpot
• Put the rinsed beans, onion, salt, pepper, ham or ham hocks into the crockpot along with 6 cups of water
• Cook on low in crockpot for 8 hours or until beans are tender
• Enjoy!

It's super easy to make, and your family will love it.