Lima Beans and Ham Hocks

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Southern and delicious"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

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.