How to Make a Hearty and Delicious Ham Hock and Lima Bean Stew at Home – Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried lima beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 ham hock (about 1 lb)
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the soaked lima beans and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
4. Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the ham hock is tender and falling off the bone.
7. Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat.
8. Add the shredded ham hock and the soaked lima beans to the pot and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until the beans are tender.
9. Serve the ham hock and lima bean stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley.