Can you cook lima beans and neck bones in a crock pot?

Yes, you can cook lima beans and neck bones in a crock pot. It's a great way to make a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Here's how to do it:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound dried lima beans, rinsed and soaked overnight

- 2 pounds pork neck bones

- 1 tablespoon salt

- 1 teaspoon black pepper

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1 teaspoon onion powder

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

- 1 bay leaf

- Water

Instructions:

1. In the bottom of a crock pot, place the neck bones.

2. Add the lima beans, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.

3. Cover the ingredients with water, filling the crock pot about 3/4 full.

4. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the neck bones are tender and the beans are soft.

5. Serve the lima beans and neck bones with your favorite sides, such as rice or cornbread.

Here are a few tips for cooking lima beans and neck bones in a crock pot:

- If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can boil them for 5 minutes before adding them to the crock pot.

- You can also add other vegetables to the crock pot, such as onions, carrots, or celery.

- If you want to make the dish spicier, add a few dashes of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

- Serve the lima beans and neck bones with your favorite sides, such as rice or cornbread.