Ham Hocks with Lima Beans
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Serves8 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 each smoked ham hocks
- 8 cups water
- 1 pound frozen lima beans
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a large pot over high heat, add ham hock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add onion and garlic. Cover and cook until meat is tender and internal temperature registers 145°F on a food thermometer, about 30-40 minutes.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Add onion and garlic. Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- Transfer ham hock to a clean cutting board. Let cool.
- Add lima beans to pot. Cook according to package directions.
- When ham hocks are cool, shred meat from the bone, removing any fat. Return to pot. Stir in pepper. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
Serve with bread for soaking up the broth!
Internal temperature of ham should reach 145°F before it's removed from the pot.
Nutrition Facts
Ham Hocks with Lima Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg
0%
Sodium 43mg
2%
Potassium 311mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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