Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans, soaked overnight
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 8 cups water
• 5 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the lima beans, ham hocks, water, cabbage and butter. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and set a lid on top but leave a crack for steam. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid, add the tomatoes and sausage; simmer with the lid on until beans are completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.