Butter bean Pork Stew

Butter bean Pork Stew

1 1/2 lbs baby lima beans
1 large yellow onion, diced.
1/2 lb bacon fried,to tender, not crisp
2 to 4 tablespoons bacon grease
2 lbs roasted cubed pork tenderloin
1/2 lb smoked ham
1 piece garlic clove
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Soak beans over night. Rinse soaked limas, and pour into a large
stew pot with 9 cups water. Add all other ingredients. Bring to
a boil. Reduce to a simmer for and let cook for 2 to 3 hours.
Recipe is best served reheated after the first day!