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OLD SCHOOL HAM BONE BEANS *****
INGREDIENTS
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For the Ham Stock:
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1 large meaty hambone
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Water to cover, plus two inches
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2 whole celery stalks (ribs) with leaves, rinsed and cut into large chunks
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2 large carrots, unpeeled, rinsed and cut into large chunks
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1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered
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4 sprigs of fresh parsley
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon of whole peppercorns
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For the Beans:
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1 tablespoon of bacon fat or oil
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1 cup of chopped onion
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1/4 cup of chopped celery
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1 carrot, scraped and chopped
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1 tablespoon of minced garlic
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1 pound package of dried lima beans or white beans (Great Northern or Navy)
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2 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and drippings reserved
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2 cups leftover cooked ham, chopped
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1 cup of frozen corn, optional
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1-1/2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste
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1 cup of reserved stock
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