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Lima Beans and Ham Hocks
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 510 Minutes
Servings: 4
Southern and delicious
Ingredients:
1 lb dried lima beans, thoroughly rinsed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
2 small carrots, diced
8 cups chicken stock (low salt)
1 ham hock
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
1. Add beans to slow cooker.
2. In a saute pan over med-high heat, add vegetable oil.
3. Add in onion, celery, and carrots; saute for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and add in chicken stock and ham hock.
5. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.
6. Remove the ham hock and strip it of as much fat as you can; return the meat to the pot and cook for 1 hour, until the beans are very tender.
7. If needed, season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com