Old Fashioned Lima Beans and Ham

I am a fan of good old fashioned ham and beans.  It's a southern thing, and it just doesn't get much better.  So I cooked up a batch of these oversized limas with ham earlier this week, and they were PERFECTION.  Slow cooker meals are so easy, and there is just nothing better than a pot of beans on an early autumn evening.  

Old Fashioned Lima Beans and Ham

1 lb. dried lima beans- sorted, rinsed, and soaked

2-4 cups meaty ham hocks or leftover ham

2 onions, chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 cups chicken broth

Additional water

1. Place beans in your slow cooker.  
2. Add ham and onions.
3. Add broth and additional water needed to bring liquid 2 inches above beans. 
4. Stir in seasonings. 
5. Cook on high for 2 hours, then switch to low for an additional 4 hours, or until beans are tender.

Note: 

I followed this recipe exactly as it is written and it was hands down the best ham and beans I've ever tried.  Enjoy!