How to Make Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Lima Beans and Ham is a classic dish that has been a staple in southern cuisine for generations. This hearty and comforting dish is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up any leftover ham from a holiday meal. The slow cooker method for preparing this dish allows the flavors to meld together and the beans to become tender and creamy, making it the perfect comfort food for any time of year.

With its roots in traditional southern cooking, this dish is a perfect blend o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried baby lima beans
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 cup leftover ham meat from bone, chopped
  • 3 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 15 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 346mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 443mg