Ham Hock And Lima Beans

1. 1

   Place lima beans in a large bowl.

2. 2

   After washing beans well, cover with water; let stand overnight.

3. 3

   Save water which lima beans were soaked.

4. 4

   Place lima beans in good size pot; pour half of the water in lima beans and cook over low heat for over 15 minutes in covered pot.

5. 5

   While beans are cooking, cut onion, celery and carrots into dices; add whole peppercorns, salt and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Put into the bean pot.

7. 7

   Let simmer for another 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Wash ham hocks and put into beans; simmer for 1 hour.

9. 9

   Add rest of water that beans were soaked in if necessary.

10. 10

    Do not overseason.

11. 11

    Cook until ham hocks are well done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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