Ham Hocks And Lima Beans

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs meaty ham hocks
• 2 lbs dried lima beans
• 6 cups water
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, diced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 put the lima beans in a kettle with the water. bring to a full boil and boil for 2 minutes. remove from heat and allow them to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. then add the ham hocks, onions, and celery. season with brown sugar, mustard, and salt. cover and simmer for 2 hours. remove meat from bones, keeping it in large pieces. skim excess fat from top of sauce. return meat to kettle.