Smoked Ham Hocks with Lima Beans
Cost $12, save $8
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 50 Min
- 8 Servings
- $12
Smoked Ham Hocks with Lima Beans
Cost $12, save $8
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 50 Min
- 8 Servings
- $12
INGREDIENTS
Vegetables
- 🧅 1/2 medium onion
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
Meat
- 2 smoked ham hocks
Staples
- 8 cups water
- 1 pound frozen lima beans
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
STEPS
Peel, rinse, and chop onion. Peel and mince garlic.
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, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Transfer ham hocks 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. Return meat to pot, removing fat. Stir in black pepper.
Taste the dish for salt content and add as necessary. Serve as a soup or over a whole grain like brown rice.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
130
Calories
- 12Protein
- 18Carbs
- 1Fats
💡 For extra flavor and color, add diced carrots and celery to the dish.Use leftover meaty ham bones or smoked neck bones as an alternative to smoked ham hocks.Serve over brown rice for a heartier meal.