1 (1 lb.) bag large lima beans
2 strips smoked bacon, tied together
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
4 tbsp. Wesson vegetable oil

Look beans over good. Rinse real good in cold water. Soak beans overnight. Pour off water. Cover with fresh water in large pot. Add the bacon, salt and pepper to taste. Add vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and cook on medium heat. Put lid on top of pot. Cook for 2 hours or until tender.