| Lima Beans & Ham Hocks
1 1/2 cup of dry lima beans
3 cups of water
2 to 2 1/2 pounds of ham hocks
1 large onion
2 bay leaves
1 green pepper, sliced
One 1 pound can of tomatoes
2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 teaspoon of thyme
1/4 teaspoon of (ground) cloves
Black pepper to taste |
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Soak beans in water overnight. Or cover beans with water. Boil for 2 minutes. Cover, let stand for 1 hour without draining beans. Add ham hocks, bay leaves and additional water if needed to cover beans. Simmer 1 hour or until beans are just tender. Add onion, green pepper, tomatoes, salt, thyme, black pepper and cloves, if used. Mix carefully until blended. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until meat is tender. Remove meat from ham hocks. Discard fat and bones. Return meat to pot. Heat through and serve immediately. |
