Basic Cooked Lima Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Soak lima beans according to package directions.
2. 2
   Place beans, ham hock and onion in pot.
3. 3
   (I like to use my pressure cooker but it's not necessary) Cook beans according to package directions.
4. 4
   Taste a bean to make sure cooked through.
5. 5
   Cook until tender.
6. 6
   You can also add a small chopped potatoe to the pot when you cook beans.
7. 7
   This will help thicken liquid and all you need is a pan of cornbread and a salad with this.