#2190 - Baked Dry Lima Beans

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 1lb. bag large dry lima beans
1/2 TBSP French's yellow mustard
1 slice of ham (with bone in)
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 - 16oz. jar extra thick pasta sauce with vegetables
3 onions (chopped)

Rinse the dry lima beans in cold water, place them in a large bowl, cover them with water and let them soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans. Place drained beans in a pot--cover them with water. Over medium heat, cook the beans until tender. Drain the beans and place drained beans into a Dutch oven. Add mustard--stir. In a skillet add ham and chopped onions--cook over medium heat until ham is brown on both sides. Cut the ham into small pieces and discard the bone. Place ham pieces and fried onions into the bean mixture--stir. Add garlic salt and pasta sauce--stir. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until bubbling hot.