Cherokee Succotash

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serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

2 pounds fresh or dry lima beans (small ones are best)
3 cups fresh corn cut from cob
5 wild onions (pearl onions may be substituted)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons melted bacon fat
2 pieces smoked ham hock
3 quarts water

directions

Soak beans, if using dry ones, for 3-4 hours.

Bring the water to a boil then add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add the corn, ham hocks, salt and pepper, and onions.

Reduce heat and cook for 1 hour on a low heat.

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nutrition data

512 calories, 6 grams fat, 91 grams carbohydrates, 29 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

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