2  cup     Dry Lima Beans
 7  cup     Cold water
 4  strips  Bacon or Ham
 

Rinse beans.  Bring water and beans to a boil.

Boil for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and allow to soak for 1 hour.

Drain off soak water.

Put soaked beans in 3 - 4 quart pot with 6 cups hot water.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add 4 strips of uncooked bacon or remnants of a baked ham.

Simmer gently with lid tilted until tender, about 1 hour.

Serve over hot cooked rice.
 
                                  
 
 
 
 
 

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