BDukes Lima Beans, Cabbage and Smoked Sausage

I had some left over cabbage and ham hock and threw this together. This is delicious served over cornbread. I was very surprised because it sounded yucky.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 676 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 cups water
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 5 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans, soaked overnight
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the lima beans, ham hocks, water, cabbage and butter. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and set a lid on top but leave a crack for steam. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, add the tomatoes and sausage; simmer with the lid on until beans are completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.