Ham Hocks and Lima Beans

From my collection of handwritten recipes 1964.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 kettle of beans

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  meaty ham hocks
• 2  lbs dried lima beans
• 6  cups water
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup celery, diced
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Put the lima beans in a kettle with the water. Bring to a full boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow them to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Then add the ham hocks, onions, and celery. Season with brown sugar, mustard, and salt. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Remove meat from bones, keeping it in large pieces. Skim excess fat from top of sauce. Return meat to kettle.