Ham Shanks And Lima Beans
["2 lb. lima beans", "1/2 white onion, diced", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 ham shanks, split in three pieces", "1 gal. hot water"]
["Pick, clean and wash", "beans.", "Put", "in", "Dutch oven large enough to hold", "all", "ingredients.\tPlace remaining ingredients in oven and let simmer for 4 hours, adding water as needed."]
["lima beans", "white onion", "salt", "ham shanks", "water"]