Ingredients for - BDukes Lima Beans, Cabbage and Smoked Sausage

1. Dried lima beans, soaked overnight 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Smoked ham hocks 2
3. Water 8 cups
4. Shredded cabbage 5 cups
5. Butter ½ cup
6. Salt 1 ½ teaspoons
7. Ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon
8. Garlic powder ¾ teaspoon
9. Diced tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can
10. Smoked sausage, sliced (Optional) 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - BDukes Lima Beans, Cabbage and Smoked Sausage

1 . Stage

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.