HAM CROCK POT RECIPES

Steps:

• Rinse peas. Drain and place in Crock Pot.
• Pour in chicken broth. Add water to bring the liquid just to the top of the peas.
• Bury the ham bone down into the peas. (If you don't have a bone I use chunks of ham and it works just as well.)
• Add the chopped onion, bay leaves, can of Rotel tomatoes, and garlic powder.
• Cover and set Crock Pot to low for 8 hrs.
• At that time, remove bone. Remove any meat from the bone. Cut into bite-sized pieces (you want about two cups total).
• Add ham to the Crock Pot. Recover and continue to cook for 2 more hours.
• Remove bay leaves. Serve with cornbread and enjoy!
• Note: If you do not use a ham bone and have only chunks of ham then just cook on low for 10 hrs and increase the amount of ham to about 3 cups. I use a 6 qt Crock Pot and it is full when all ingredients are added. If you are having trouble with room in the pot you can adjust the liquid to less.

Steps:

• Place ham, celery, onion, carrots, potatoes, corn and chicken broth in crock pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. (The ham will provide some salt.) If cooking stovetop, cook until potatoes are done. Turn crock pot to low and cook 3 to 4 hours.
• During last 10 minutes of cooking add evaporated milk. Heat only-do not boil. Str lightly to allow cheese to melt. If a thicker soup is desired, add optional cornstarch after dissolving it in cold water. Smash a few potatoes for thickening.
• ENJOY!