Southern Lima Butter Beans With Ham Bits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups frozen baby lima beans
1 cup ham, chopped
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Bring water to boil and add beans, ham bits, bacon drippings, salt and black pepper.
Cook on a low simmer heat for 1 1/2 hours. Some water will evaporate, but let at least 2 cups remain. Check frequently to not let water completely boil out.