Ingredients

  • 1 lb large white beans, picked through and rinsed
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 ham hocks
  • 1 12 tablespoons salt
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 heads roasted garlic, mashed well
  • 12 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a heavy bottomed casserole cover the beans with water.
  • Add the rosemary, ham hocks, salt, and 2 T.
  • of the olive oil.
  • Bring pot to a good simmer and cook gently over low heat for 2 hours.
  • Remove from heat, drain and while still warm add the remaining olive oil, roasted garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.
  • ~~Thiscan be made a day ahead and gently reheated on stove or in microwave.
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