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.
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Ingredients
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- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- 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 on a food thermometer, 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, removing any fat. Return to pot. Stir in pepper. If using salt, stir in now.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 130 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.0 g |
| Fat | 1.0 g |
| Carbs | 18.0 g |
| Fiber | 4.0 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)