Summer Succotash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 fresh ears of corn
2 c. lima beans
1/3 c. lean salt pork or bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. half and half
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cut enough corn to measure 2 cups.
Mix beans, salt pork and onion in 3-quart saucepan.
Add enough water to cover.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until beans are tender.
Stir in corn. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 or 10 minutes or until corn is tender. Drain.
Stir in half and half, salt and pepper.
Heat stirring constantly, just until heated through.