LIMA BEANS AND HAM HOCKS

Lima Beans and Ham Hocks image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

Add beans to slow cooker.
In a saute pan over med-high heat, add vegetable oil.
Add in onion, celery, and carrots; saute for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and add in chicken stock and ham hock.
Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.
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.
If needed, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 743.3, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 20, Protein 37.2