Smoked Ham Hocks with Lima Beans
Try this traditional Southern dish as a soup or serve the beans and meat over a whole grain like brown rice for a more hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving
121
Calories
7g
Protein
12g
Carbs
5g
Fat
3g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
231mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 13 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
onion
1/2 medium
garlic
2 cloves
smoked ham hocks
2
water
8 cups
frozen lima beans
1 pound
ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Peel, rinse, and chop onion. Peel and mince garlic.
- 2
In a large pot over high heat, add ham hocks 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 to 40 minutes.
- 3
Transfer ham hocks to a clean cutting board. Let cool.
- 4
Add lima beans to pot. Cook according to package directions.
- 5
When ham hocks are cool, shred meat from the bone, removing any fat. Return to pot. Stir in pepper. If using salt, stir in now.
Notes
- •Ham hocks may be salty enough already. Taste the dish before adding optional salt.
- •Serve this traditional southern dish like a soup or use a slotted spoon to take out the beans and meat. Serve over brown rice.
- •For extra flavor and color, add diced carrots and celery.
- •Use a leftover meaty ham bone or smoked neck bones in place of the ham hocks.
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