sprinkle of chopped raw onion at the table for a little bite against the rich, silky broth.
Slow Cooker Depression Era Pork Shanks and Navy Beans
Servings: 4

Ingredients
2 pounds pork shanks, bone-in (about 2–4 shanks, depending on size)
1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water (or enough to cover beans and shanks by about 1 inch)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt), plus more to taste
Directions
Rinse the dried navy beans under cool running water and pick