Old Fashioned Crock Pot Lima Beans And Ham Food

OLD FASHIONED CROCK POT LIMA BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• Place beans in your slow cooker.
• Add ham hocks and onion.
• Add broth and any water needed to bring the waterline 2 inches above the beans.
• Stir in seasonings.
• Cook on HIGH for 2 hours then turn to LOW for 4 more hours or until the beans are tender.

CROCK POT HAM AND BEANS

Steps:

• Sort beans and soak in enough water to cover overnight.
• Or you may sort them and place in a saucepan with 2-inches of water to cover.
• Bring them to a boil, boil for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat.
• Allow to sit for one hour after boiling (don't lift the lid).
• Whichever method you use, rinse and drain the beans before placing them in the crock pot.
• Put the rinsed beans, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cloves, ham (chopped into large chunks) or ham hocks into the crock pot along with 6 cups water or broth.
• Cover crock, and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
• Skim any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.