Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham

8 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 7 hr
Ready In: 15 hr 15 min

“I searched your website for the simple lima bean recipe that my mom used to make and the one that is served by many restaurants here in the south as a side dish. I couldn't find one, so I submitted my own. This is an easy, basic lima bean dish with ham, onion, and seasonings. Served over Mexican cornbread, it makes a delicious hearty meal. You can also do this on the stovetop. Just follow the directions on the back of the lima bean bag and add the seasonings. Slow cooker time is about 7 hours. Add a side salad for a complete meal.” - by mammak

Directions

Soak lima beans in 2 quarts of water in a large bowl for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, drain the lima beans and place into a slow cooker with onions, ham bone, and ham. Pour in 3 cups of water or as needed to cover. Place lid on the cooker, set to High, and cook for 3 hours.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; set cooker to Low and cook until the beans and meat are very tender, about 4 more hours.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
133 cal
7%

Fat
3.4 g
5%

Carbs
17.8 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (8)

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PLL

Sep. 9, 2012

"These beans are killer! Followed recipe exactly except added a tsp of habanero hot sauce. Beans aren't "spicy" but have a very rich flavor... will make a double batch next time! Quick soaked, the..." See moren into the crockpot, covered with water, 4 hours on high, added the spices, and that was it! Didn't cook any longer."

tims recipes

Jul. 16, 2012

"Simple but very good. If you like Lima beans you will love this..." See more"

John

Oct. 23, 2012

"Good news ~ Bad news......I did as directed in the recipe but did add a can of diced tomatoes with jalepenos. Good news ~ the beans are fantastic! Bad news ~ I did high for the first 3 hours, added ..." See morethe cajun seasoning and pepper and then to low for 4 hours. The beans were still too hard at the end of the 4 hours on low. Back to high for an additional 1 1/2 hours and the beans are done!!"

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