Lima Beans and Ham Hocks

Southern and delicious

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• 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.