Grandma's Secret Lima Beans & Ham Hocks Recipe: Irresistible Comfort Food | All About Living

ham hocks

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey leg is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

Soak 1 pound of big lima beans in water, wash and clean them.

In a Dutch oven, add 1 quart of water and 1 fresh ham hock, then add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook the ham hock for about 1 hour.

Add the soaked lima beans to the pot and cook for an additional hour to an hour and a half until tender.

Prepare sweet potatoes by cutting them into half moons and sautéing in butter and brown sugar.

Serve the lima beans with a line of ketchup on top.

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