Ingredients

• 2 cups dried large lima beans
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Dash of hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• Dash of hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/2 cups Chicagoland Ham scraps and small pieces

Instructions

1. In large saucepan, bring limas and 6 cups water to boil and boil 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.
3. Add salt and simmer 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
4. Cook onion and pepper in the butter 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Combine catsup and next 4 ingredients.
6. Add about 1 cup bean liquid.
7. In 2 1/2-quart casserole or bean pot, layer beans, pepper-onion mixture, ham and liquid.
8. Bake in slow oven (325°F) about 1 hour.

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