My great aunt made this every spring when money was tight. One tough cheap cut transforms into the most tender meal your family will devour

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