Cherokee Succotash

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Cherokee Succotash
Categories Amerindian, Cherokee, Vegetable, Dixie, Southern, Side dish
Yield: 6 servings

2 lb Dry Lima beans
3 c Fresh corn cut from cob
6 ea Wild onions or pearl onions
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tb Bacon fat melted
3 qt Cold water

Soak beans for 3-4 hrs. in cold water then drain.
Put water into a soup pot then bring water to a boil then add beans.
Cook at a medium boil for 10-12 mins.
Add your corn, onions, ham hocks, salt & pepper,
Reduce to low-heat then cook for 1 hr. on being sure to stir every 10-15 mins.
Serve hot with cornbread.

ORIGIN: Nancy Red Heron, Asheville-NC, circa 1988