Ingredients:
- 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Large Lima Beans
- 1/2 pound ham or seasoning meat
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 toe garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 6 cups water
- 1 large bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Rinse and sort beans. (Optional: Soak beans using your preferred method.)
- In a heavy skillet over low heat, cook ham or seasoning meat for 10-12 minutes; this will render the meat and create the grease needed for Step 3. Remove ham or seasoning meat, and set aside.
- In skillet grease, sauté onion, garlic, parsley and celery.
- In large heavy pot, cover beans with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and add sautéed vegetables, ham or seasoning meat, and bay leaf to pot. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary.
- Remove bay leaf, add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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I added a few extras to your recipe: 1/2 cup diced celery, 1 diced carrot, 3 minced garlic toes and 1 teaspoon of cardamom and a ham bone. So delicious!!! Served with hot cornbread. Yum!