Ham Hocks And Lima Beans

From my collection of handwritten recipes 1964.

Put the lima beans in a kettle with the water.

Bring to a full boil and boil for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow them to stand , covered , for 1 1 / 2 hours.

Then add the ham hocks , onions , and celery.

Season with brown sugar , mustard , and salt.

Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Remove meat from bones , keeping it in large pieces.

Skim excess fat from top of sauce.

Return meat to kettle.

ham hocks, dried lima beans, water, onions, celery, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt