Ham Hock And Lima Beans Recipe

• 1 pound pkg. dry large lima beans
• 1 pound smoked ham hock
• 1 lg. onion, minced
• 2 lg. celery stalks, minced
• 2 lg. carrots, peeled and minced
• 2 pepper corns
• Healthy pinch of grnd nutmeg
• Salt to taste

1. In large bowl, cover dry beans with 6 to 8 c. cool water.
2. Let stand overnight.
3. Drain beans reserving water.
4. In large pot, place ham hock with at least 3 c. reserved water.
5. Cover and heat to boiling; simmer ham hock 30 min.
6. Add in beans and remaining ingredients except salt.
7. Add in more water if necessary just to cover beans.
8. Simmer 1 hour or possibly till beans and ham hock are tender.
9. Add in salt if you like.

beans, ham hock, onion, celery stalks, carrots, pepper, nutmeg, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/ham-hock-and-lima-beans-32035 (may not work)