This recipe was my mother's handed down to my dad. He use to cook this and even my children loved it.

		Water (enough to cover ham hocks)
3		Smoked ham hocks
1	lb	Baby lima beans (presoaked & rinsed)
1/2	lb (or more)	Bacon, cut into small pieces & fried until well done
2		Onions (suit to taste, cut into small strips)
2	lg (or 4 sm)	Bay leaves
1-2	cans	Beef broth
1-2	cans	Spam, or use ham. Cut into bite size pieces
		Salt & pepper to taste

• Place ham hocks in large pot, cover with water, and cook until well done (falling apart). Optional - remove bone, skin, and excess hock fat when done). Add pre-fried bacon, onions, bay leaf, and broth; simmer and stir to taste.
• Add the baby lima beans in the desired quantity and cook on low heat, or simmer. (Remember that when cooking the beans they will absorb some of the flavor).
• Add the pre-cut "Spam" or ham at least 1/2 hour before serving; mixing well and leaving on simmer.