HAM AND LIMA BEANS

1 lb dry lima beans (soaked overnight in water)

1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb cubed cooked ham
1 cup water
1 can tomato soup

Drain the beans and place in the crockpot or slowcooker.  Add the remaining ingredients and stir together to mix well.  Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours or on high setting 4 to 5 hours.

May I suggest serving these beans with a piece of hot buttered cornbread?  Yummy!

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BRATWURST APPLE KRAUT

3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

1 can (27-oz) sauerkraut, drained and snipped

1 lb bratwurst links, halved lengthwise

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp caraway seed

1/4 cup water.

Combine the apples, sauerkraut, bratwrurst, brown sugar and caraway seed in a crockpot or slowcooker. Stir in the water. Place lid on cooker and cook on low setting approximately 4 hours.

Yield: 6 servings

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