Many of you call these large dried beans butter beans. I have dried and cans in my kitchen. Sure! Glad youve enjoyed it, Dawn! Add the onion and cook until limp. If you do use a slow cooker does the stirring rule still apply? Lots of folks like that, others, not so much. Add House Seasoning and seasoned salt to water as hock simmers. Set a large 6-8 quart sauce pot over medium heat. Made them creamy. But she added a tomato sauce near the end of cooking. A recipe for Butter Beans cooked southern-style with salt pork. Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. I have a hack I learned from my Aunt Opal. Im sorry to say but modern science has shown that boiling beans for 2 to 3 minutes and then soaking them overnight reduces the long chain sugar molecules which can cause gas and bloating. Not being familiar with Southern Lima Beans, I followed your recipe to the letter, and was rewarded with a great pairing to tonights pot roast. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. I start with a base of canned or homemade chicken Stock, add ham hock or bone, smoked bacon, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried herbs (like thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, marjoram), and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Theyre about as easy to cook as any other bean. Add more water if needed. Usually I add cornbread to the bag also. Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Making beans from scratch starting with large lima beans is easier than you think! Keep checking the water level and stirring every once in a while. But I cant remember. My family absolutely love it. Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. Stacey, soaked my beans overnight and there were tons of bean skins. Cream in lima beans. I have used raw bacon in them while cooking. But the truth is that if you dont have time to soak, (or just dont want to) youre going to come out with some super delicious beans either way. So delicious, and so good for you, these butter beans are also super simple. I serve it w/ cornbread, rice and Mac n cheese. Really upset over this recipe. What it said made sense: if you want your beans to taste like water go ahead and soak them. Take all the ingredients in a food processor and mix them properly. Place a large pot over medium high heat. 1 pound dried large lima beans 1/2 large onion diced 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup salted butter 1 cup diced ham optional Instructions Sort and rinse the beans. We call them butter beans down South because they become so creamy and buttery once cooked (just you wait and see). Yes, I think Id saut them to start, then add the water and ham hock. Place the beans into a large saucepan with enough water to cover the beans by an inch or two. Hi TJ! There are arguments on both sides of the fence. Slow-simmering with only enough water to keep the beans covered creates a thick sauce.. But I have a neighbor whos also crazy about them. Stir in butterbeans and butter until butter is melted and beans are thoroughly coated. Bake for 30 minutes. Ive loved lima beans since I was a kid and my mom never understood it. Please take a few moments to browse around you never know what you may find! Its not just something Ive made up. Both are delicious, but not the same. Thank you for this! I like to add a bag of frozen vegetables at the end. Unfortunately her recipe passed with her. I am glad some of the old ways arent forgotten. LOL I do a goodly amount of cooking of using smoked turkey wings. Pick the meat from the ham hocks and add it back to the simmering beans before serving. Ive seen them made without meat, with bacon, salt pork, ham hocks, or leftover ham. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Getting hungry just reading recipe LOL. Oh well. Who says you cant teach an old dog new tricks. https://www.foodandwine.com/beans-legumes/do-beans-need-to-be-soaked-before-cooking. Maybe someone can chime in with a recipe for us. They produce complex sugars were not all able to digest, which accounts for beans reputations for flatulence. Place beans, water, ham hock, salt and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker and cover. Thanks for sharing! Since then it is something Ive looked forward to my mother-in-law cooking over the years. Place the pan of beans over high heat and cook just until boiling. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Its obvious Im sharing the recipe for the latter. Gently stir in reserved ham shreds. Hi Stacey. Then when theyre cooked I add Bisquik dumplins to them. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Hope they turned out great for you! Start with low to medium heat if using the stovetop. Im doing that now..They are in slow cooker. MY FATHER GOT A BASKET OF LIMA BEANS FROM A BULB GROWER AND MY MOM WOULD ADD A HANDFUL OF BEANS TO A PAN OF WATER WITH SUGAR BEETS, CABBAGE, CARROTS AND YES, EVEN SOME TULIP BULBS. Cover pot and bring to a boil. I must jump in about the name of these beans! Attachment Perhaps I just stirred a little too much but you know another thing is that every time I soak the beans overnight , my broth turns out very nice, not mushy. Thank you so much for the recipe. Ive honestly never considered that. Some hot water cornbread and Tomato slices on side and its a meal! Sort and rinse the beans. Yall enjoy! Yes, this butter beans recipe will last in the fridge for up to five days, so you couldnt definitely make it in advance. We always ate them over a bed of white rice with chopped onions and cornbread. Glad to hear youve enjoyed them! Hope it turns out well for you! I think youd definitely want to take that top off and stir occasionally to get them creamy. If you live in south-east Texas, as I do, there is absolutely no reason in the world to soak a bean. Allow the beans to simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water as necessary. Its OK to freeze these, but you need to thaw them before reheating. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Place your cooked butter beans in an airtight container in the fridge and theyll last up to five days. I had a couple of discussions with her to get all the details. Cook until it starts to brown and the fat starts to melt. Plus, Ill send you my Breakfast Bites mini ebook! Butter beans are lima beans by another name. Stir less frequently to allow the beans to stay intact, or stir more often to create a thick, rich broth. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover tightly and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender to your liking. Add one package of Ball Park franks (sliced in bite size circles) and leftover Lima beans. I guess I must be pretty good. Yum! Add the onion and seasoning and bring to a boil. Fry up some taters, make cornbread and mmm mmm that is butter beans. Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat, and cover and simmer the butter beans and ham for about 2 hours. 20092023 Southern Bite / Stacey Little Media, LLC. Thawed beans can be heated in the microwave or on the stovetop. Strolling through your recipes and got to your picture and saw you were a man!!! Such sweet memories, Jane! And reducing cooking time means you dont heat up your kitchen in the summer, then using more energy (AC) to cool things down. Willie Mae's butter beans from Southern Living Off the Eaten Path - On the Road Again: More Unforgettable Foods and Characters from the South's Back Roads and Byways (page 104) by Morgan Murphy Shopping List Ingredients Notes (0) Reviews (0) bay leaves green bell peppers celery onions parsley Cajun seasoning white pepper dried butter beans But when I can get my hands on some, there is nothing better than a simple preporation like yours to bring out all the lucious flavor these beans have to offer. Cooked these dried lima beans for 9 hours trying to get them soft, they are still hard as a rock. 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen butterbeans. I rinse the beans in the morning and then use my crockpot! Contrary to what the author says, science does tell us theres a reason to soak beans. Add water as needed (up to 2 more cups as the meat cooks). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Exactly like my moms! After coming across yours I instantly knew not to mess with perfection lol delicious tender and flavorful was the turn out. So what better to make for dinner than some butter beans. A great recipe, I used the larger white variety of lima/butter beans. I love your Recipe it is the same one I have used for years. This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. This next addition came in later years, thanks to the Magic Pan restaurant add a little dry sherry to the bowl. Pressure Cooker Butter Beans with Beer and Bacon. Butter beans cooked the old-fashioned way with bacon and just a little sugar. Unfortunately I dont have much pressure cooker experience, but I bet someone else does and might be able to jump on and answer that for you. Thats all I use now. Its the way mom made them and after a few tests, the trick to getting them that way is super simple. This is the 1st time this has happened. Serve over rice. Drain the cans of beans. Hope this helps someone. Glad you enjoyed it! Which is one stick. I buy it sliced however you can buy it whole and cut slices. Thanks for sharing! Always comes out just as good. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. I think its a matter of preference. I've always been a bean lover ever since I was young. Did you make my Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)? I had a taste for Lime Beans, so I decided to try this recipe. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. I threw my bag away and could not remember. Second, its affordable, as it uses basic ingredients and a leftover ham bone. There is no need to soak your beans prior to starting this recipe, instead, it uses a quick 30-minute soak. Do you know if this is the case with all beans? My Mom made these for dinner frequently and I loved them! Why, Because they are big and we would know exactly what kind of butter bean we would be eating for supper. I dont have tons of experience with the Instant Pot. Im just not sure of a sure-fire way to eliminate it. Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Large Lima Beans 5 slices bacon, roughly chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 ham hock or pound seasoning meat, optional 8-10 cups water or chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste Total time: 3 hours, 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Yield: 6-8 Directions: Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans 6 ounces salt pork, diced 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or butter Salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning, to taste, as needed Thanks for sharing. I live in New Hampshire. One bite was all it took. YUM! I finally had to learn to make these after having them in a soul food restaurant in Amarillo. If so do you know what the time adjustments would be? Plus it's so good you can even eat it on its own. Ill have to try that! Oh my god. The ketchup comment reminded me of it lol. A lot of Southerners also add a bay leaf while their beans are simmering. Did she use raw chicken wings? Make the ham stock ahead to produce a rich, highly seasoned broth for the dried (unsoaked) beans. Yall must be from South East Texas equine successful in the way I fix this dish that I learned from my mom and my grandma and yes I do put ketchup on it Yum, Dying to try making this. Add more water if needed. Cover with water and soak overnight. Its so fun to hear about how folks call different foods different names! Butter in lima beans. I have certainly heard of cooking them with smoked turkey wings but cant say I have ever heard of cooking them with chicken wings. Any suggestions? Add garlic and saut for about 2 minutes more. Its chilly in Philly today. Heat a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a medium heat and add the bacon. Lets jump in. Reading this makes me realize I probably need to cool that liquid before adding the beans. My family loves this meal, including the little one. Home Recipe Comfort Foods Creamy Old Fashioned Southern Butter Beans, Published March 11, 2022 Last modified March 11, 2022 By Beth Mueller. Add leftover ham about 60 minutes after the beans start simmering. Add beans, bring to boil and cook at low boil for 10 minutes. My brother-in-law always called the large limas choke beans! Less water if soaked overnight? Youre so welcome! Add leftover rice when you add beans. The cottage ham makes this recipe. Cooked beans should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Wash the dried butter beans and then put them in a large pot (theres no need to dry beans). Should be interesting!!!! Ive never made mine as good as hers but Im going to try some of these suggestions. Maybe my imagination but it seems to reduce the gas the beans can cause. Stacy Im cooking your butter beans recipe today. 1 pound dried large lima beans 1 tablespoon bacon grease or butter 1/2 cup diced onion 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced carrot 1 1/2 cups chopped smoked ham 2 ham hocks 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth 4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Cook until beans are tender, more salt here is optional. That's definitely a compliment to any dish you side it with! The comment about freezing the cornbread with them, now that is smart thinking. This is how my Mama cooked them and so do I. Im Beth and this is where my foodie friends and family find my latest kitchen creations. I think you can certainly add some butter if you wish. Glad they turned out great for you! Soak for 12-24 hours. Stacey, this is a question rather than a comment. They were awesome. I do however use the filtered water from our fridge. Theres definitely something wrong there. You are so right about the stirring. I prefer a thick broth so I mash most of the beans. That would be fantastic! @Patty I live here in Perris,CA I will send you 2-3 bags of the butter beans if you really need them, no problem, no charge I love to eat too send PO BOX # and they are there!! I added about 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and 4Tof butter near the end! just should have ordered more than a pound! I use lima beans and or navy beans. I just made home bread today. Looking for a recipe on that one too. That will add some of the flavors the ham provides. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir well and adjust seasoning to your taste. Id like to do some more research and consult a registered dietitian friend of mine for more info. Then add garlic and saut about 2 minutes more. Thank you Stacey. Ive done them in the Instant Pot with a ham bone and they were awesome! Just mix, drop by teaspoon (they swell), let them cook for a bit, turn each one over, cook the other side, and add one with your bowl of beans and some fresh raw chopped onion! My mom made them like yours does, so that is how I make them. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil, and cook for about 20 minutes. Your mother was right. After the beans have sat, drain the water and put the beans to the side. I cant say Ive ever tried Hanovers, but sounds like I should! PLEASE do not copy recipes and post on your site or use my photos without permission (see above legal notice). Cover the pot and let the beans simmer. Add the rinsed beans, ham hock, bay leaf, water, salt and pepper. I too am a man but I love too cook. Place beans, water, ham hock, salt and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker and cover. (Maybe Ill stir up some cornbread or biscuits, too. She made hot water cornbread to go with the beans. Let me see if I can get her to write it down for us. If needed, add hot water to the beans to keep them covered as to not drop the temperature as they cook. Also, have you ever made this in the Instant Pot? Add ham hocks to the pot when the beans start to simmer. And reducing cooking time is not an inconsequential benefit. Otherwise this is my go-to comfort food. You said add pepper. Add diced onion, celery, carrots and saut until soft, about 3-5 minutes. I did this in the Instant Pot, slow cook, and high heat. Also, leaving out the ham and salt until the beans are tender makes for a much creamier texture. Yes is awesome My favorite things are chicken soup, desserts, and sharing recipes. Pure comfort food, fry some cornbread and you got the best meal ever. It's not enough to make it hot, just adds a little spice and flavor. Thanks for the memories. The second creates a creamy-like sauce without adding cream or milk. Add the butter, sugar, and butterbeans to the pan. Saut an onion with salt and pepper. You can always ladle some out. Add oil and heat until hot. One thing about butter beans you dont boil them hard you just let it come a rolling boil them let them boil, add more water each time they boil down. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator. If they are green, we called them Lima beans, dried, they are butter beans. Strips of bacon were laid on top of the casserole dish and baked in the oven. Add pepper and salt-only about 1 teaspoon of salt at first. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 1 hr Total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 6 servings Save this Recipe Ingredients 1 lb. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Just make sure you thaw it in the fridge before reheating either on the stovetop or in the microwave. I added thyme for a bit more flavor. I have a pot on the stove right now. WOW smoked turkey wings..this is getting better and better! It makes these so much more tasty . Thank you for the links Stacey! Add a large can of diced tomatoes and half can of water. If you live in some mountainous region that is way above sea level, you better soak them are they will never get done. Thanks for sharing, Karen! Growing up, we called them and still do, Biggety Beans. Cooking the broth with the hocks first is a great way to add more smoky flavor. Ive heard others say they add mayonnaise or even ketchup to them. After the beans have sat, drain the water and put the beans to the side.
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