Butter Beans And Ham Bits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. tiny uncooked country style ham bits
4 c. boiling water
3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen baby lima beans
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Slice small bits of ham from shank end.
Cook ham bits in a large saucepan in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Add beans and pepper.
Return to boiling; reduce heat.
Cook according to package directions.
Add sugar; cook 1 minute more.
Drain well. Makes 12 to 14 servings.