Slow-Cooked Cajun Lima Beans with Ham Hock

Introduction

This comforting pot of slow-cooked Lima beans brings together tender beans, rich chicken broth, sautéed vegetables, and the deep smoky flavor of a ham bone or smoked ham hocks. The celery, onion, and red and green bell peppers help build a savory foundation, while garlic powder and Tony’s Chachere Cajun Seasoning add warmth and just the right amount of Cajun flair. As the beans cook low and slow in the crockpot, they soften gradually and release starch, creating a naturally thickened broth that turns wonderfully creamy.

Using chicken broth instead of water brings extra richness, and sautéing the vegetables before adding them helps unlock their flavor and softens them so they blend seamlessly into the final dish. Once everything is combined in the crockpot, the heat and time do all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a rustic, deeply satisfying meal. It’s the kind of dish that pairs beautifully with hot water cornbread — a perfect combination of creamy beans and crispy, tender cornbread that makes every bite comforting and complete.

If you enjoy traditional Southern butter beans or slow-simmered Cajun dishes, this recipe is both familiar and deeply flavorful, with minimal effort thanks to the crockpot method.

Ingredients