Baked Ham & Ham and Beans

Goodness... I am ready to make this again!!  We eat ham fairly often around here.  It is part of a 'family favorite' meal that we often prepare for large gatherings.  But, usually, I just bake the ham without any sauce.  That is still yummy.... BUT, if I plan to make Ham and Beans the next day I will for SURE make the Baked Ham with this sauce from now on!

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
8 Tablespoons honey
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
(you can also add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup bourbon if you like)

Baked ham served with sweet potatoes and peas

My friend, Susan, served her Ham and Beans for a ladies lunch one day and it was truly the best ham and beans I have ever had... including my own!  I asked her what her secret was and she said it was the sauce she baked her original ham in.  I couldn't wait to try it at home!  Sure enough... best ham and beans I have ever made.  :)  I can't wait to make these again!

Ham and Beans
1 bag dry navy beans*
liquid to cover the beans  (I used the leftover liquid from baking the ham the day before then added a few cups of water)
garlic  (I crushed a few garlic cloves and added them)
onion  (I chopped up about half an onion)
salt and pepper to taste
add as much chopped up ham as you like

Let it all simmer on the stove for several hours stirring periodically.  Yum!!

*I do rinse the dry beans first and sort out any bad pieces, but I don't soak them overnight.