Old School Ham Bone Beans

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subheading: For the Ham Stock:

1 large meaty hambone

Water to cover, plus two inches

2 whole celery stalks (ribs) with leaves, rinsed and cut into large chunks

2 large carrots, unpeeled, rinsed and cut into large chunks

1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered

4 sprigs of fresh parsley

2 bay leaves

½ teaspoon of whole peppercorns

subheading: For the Beans:

1 tablespoon of bacon fat or oil

1 cup of chopped onion

¼ cup of chopped celery

1 carrot, scraped and chopped

1 tablespoon of minced garlic

1 pound package of dried lima beans or white beans (Great Northern or Navy), soaked overnight

2 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and drippings reserved

2 cups leftover cooked ham, chopped

1 cup of frozen corn, optional

1-½ tablespoons of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste

¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

½ teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste

1 cup of reserved stock

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