Lima Beans and Ham

Source : Heat The Water To Bring To A Boil While That S Happening Take Half The Ham And Cube It Take The Other Half And Hand Shred It Add To The Water Wash And...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 22, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat the water to bring to a boil.

  2. While that's happening take half the ham and cube it. Take the other half and hand shred it. Add to the water.

    Lima Beans and Ham recipe step 2 photo
  3. Wash and look the beans over removing anything that isn't a bean. Add to the ham and water.

  4. Dice the two onions and add.

  5. Boil for 2-1/2 hours covered stirring occasionally.

  6. At the time when two hours are gone by add the salt. Stir well and boil 30 minutes more.

  7. Serve I hope you enjoy! I love mine with hot vinegar sauce see my recipe.


Ingredients

  1. 1 pound baby dried lima beans
  2. 1 pound lima beans
  3. 3 pounds ham semi-boneless
  4. 1 stick butter
  5. 3 quarts water
  6. 1 tablespoon salt
  7. 2 large onions

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