Glad they turned out great for you! Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. I do however use the filtered water from our fridge. Directions Cook bacon and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. My favorite meal growing up, butter beans, fried chicken and my mamas biscuits. I do the smashing too but lose a lot of beans so gonna try stirring them more tonightserving with cornbread like we Texans do. One of our favorites as kids to eat next day for lunch ???? I have them with corn muffins and fruit for lunch . My question isshould I add butter, I remember my dad adding butter to the pot before it cooked all day. Otherwise this is my go-to comfort food. You have to stir them. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about an hour or until tender, but not falling apart. Beans do not need to be soaked. Place your cooked butter beans in an airtight container in the fridge and theyll last up to five days. That will add some of the flavors the ham provides. Add the butter beans, 2 tablespoons butter and hot sauce and return the liquid to a boil. We eat them on cornbread with sliced onion and hard boiled eggs! Ive seen them made without meat, with bacon, salt pork, ham hocks, or leftover ham. Place lima beans in a large pot. with a piece of cornbread and onion. Great.now I want some fat butter beans! Strips of bacon were laid on top of the casserole dish and baked in the oven. Any chance it could be one of those? No real recipe.. soaked beans overnight, added water, chopped onions, salt, pepper, a pile of chicken wings viola! Hi Jane: Duhhhabout soaking and rinsingshould have read yours. Then she would rinse them and returned to the stove in fresh water and let them cook stirring often and about 20 minutes before serving she added 1(one) stick of parkay margarine. Many of you call these large dried beans butter beans. I like the broth to be where you can actually drink it. It means checking them about every 20 minutes and adding a little water if needed. The ketchup comment reminded me of it lol. My granny from Alabama made butter bean dumplings. We ate them with bread and butter and it was my favorite lunch . Youre so welcome! Thawed beans can be heated in the microwave or on the stovetop. Youre recipe is the way I was taught to cook dried lima beans and ham, however I throw in one or two Bay leaves. Remove the ham hocks about 30 minutes before serving to allow the ham hocks to cool. Would that be right? I can taste it now as I type but cannot remember the type of jelly. Place beans, water, ham hock, salt and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker and cover. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. You might want to cook extra since I think it's even better the next day! Had a girlfriend from Alabama and she learned from her mom to make lima beans with chicken wings. Along with the other ingredients? My Mom made these for dinner frequently and I loved them! I am not sure so i wont use that either but i will use a ham bone!!! Loved reading through your recipe with the back story of your Mom cooking them. Soaking beans gets rid of many of those complex carbohydrates. Preheat an oven to 350 F. Coat an 88 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. This helps give them the thick, creamy liquid. Notes: Instead of water, can use a good vegetable broth. I have ham and a ham bone from Honey Baked Ham in freezer. If you are in a hurry, most bags of beans have a "speed-soak" method listed on the package. Add oil, 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, chopped onions, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stacey, this recipe does not call for soaking the beans overnight. 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. Stacey, this is a question rather than a comment. Funny story, and Im giving away my age here. 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen butterbeans. Hi Abby! Thanks for sharing!! 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! I added about 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and 4Tof butter near the end! Get new Southern Bite recipes delivered right to your inbox. teaspoon salt. Always use ham hock & a whole onion! I have a Texas recipe for dried butter beans thats good but Im going to try yours. Cook on high for 5 hours (or low for 7 to 8 hours) or until the beans are tender to your liking. Thank you Stacey. I have a question. Cover the pot loosely. I can still see her working the garden in her sunbonnet. Instead of a ham hock or ham bone, you can opt for a different kind of pork. Thank you for this! My mom soaked all dried beans overnight, but I learned quickly not to soak theses or black eye peas.. add the cornbread and we are happy campers! I grew up on Louisiana cooking and have never heard of that. Stir in 12 cups water. And in case you were wondering, butter beans are simply large lima beans the largest bean in the white bean family. Add pepper and saltonly about 1 teaspoon of salt at first. I had a taste for Lime Beans, so I decided to try this recipe. I have never made (or even ate) homemade butter beans before, but yours look a lot like the ones we used to buy years ago in a can. Hey, Patti! Yep, modern science and testing have revealed that soaking beans really doesnt do much other than cut down on the cook time (which isnt a huge difference anyway). I freeze leftover beans in a zip lock bag. Now these down here below were stirred quite a bit more. My mom passed away in October, and while cleaning out her home I found a bag of dry large lima beans. Add the onion and cook until limp. Add leftover ham about 60 minutes after the beans start simmering. Can this dish be frozen? The pressure releases the marrow in the bone by cracking it open, making the beans even more flavorful! Add pepper and gently stir. Kindness is required. Cornbread with Lima Beans is a must!! Am guessing that the double rinse would also work for us here in Las Vegas, we have super hard and chlorinated water also. Let simmer a few minutes. Replace some of the butter in the recipe with the bacon grease. A great recipe, I used the larger white variety of lima/butter beans. Thank you <3. It was a typical family dinner at my in-laws house. Hope this helps someone. Broccolini With Butter Beans. Thanks! Ive not heard that one. 1 pound dried butter beans (large lima beans) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 bay leaf 1 smoked ham hock 1 teaspoon pepper vinegar Instructions Place the butter beans in a pot. The last time rinse the daylights out of them and cook them as usual from there. Put salt pork slices in the bottom of a large 7 to 8 quart pot. Im Beth and this is where my foodie friends and family find my latest kitchen creations. Ill have to drain them. You can take them off, but the the beans will essentially cook to mush. prior to dashing off my comment. In fact, you should probably just look for large dried lima beans at your local grocer. The half water and half chicken broth should work fine! Them at the end once there done and you soup is thick add a 1/2 butter. But now I dont have to! Hi TJ! Theres so much info out there, I just want to be sure Im not misrepresenting the facts and Im always willing to learn. Have you cooked a family recipe lately? Both are delicious, but not the same. We really take a lot for granted these days. Hmmm This recipe is really more about cooking beans from dry. Copyright 2008-2023 Southern Plate All Rights Reserved Site design by Emily White Designs. The maximum upload file size: 5 MB. So bought them and they were everything she said. 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. Heat it up a bit before deciding if it needs more water. Glad you enjoyed it! ???????? Not only is it vegan-friendly, but it's also low-carb and gluten-free, making it perfect for people with all types of dietary restrictions. There is no need to soak your beans prior to starting this recipe, instead, it uses a quick 30-minute soak. Southern-Style Green Beans Recipe Ham-And-Bean Soup Navy Bean and Ham Soup Recipe Slow-Cooker Green Beans Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw Black Bean and Corn Salsa Burrito Bowls Recipe Slow-Cooker Black Beans Recipe Cuban Black Bean-and-Yellow Rice Bowls Recipe Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Recipe Spiced Crispy Chickpeas I cannot find nor have been able to find for over a year canned butter fat beans. Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. Ive certainly heard of folks doing that. Once the beans reach a slight boil, drop in the whole, peeled, Onion. When I use the Crock Pot or the pressure cooker, when almost done, I dip a cup or two out of the pot and smash them up with a fork. Yours look perfect to me though. A lot of Southerners also add a bay leaf while their beans are simmering. But I have a neighbor whos also crazy about them. Its so interesting how folks seem to be one way or the other. Regardless of what you call them and whether you stir them or not, these beans are a hearty, delicious side (or even main dish) thats perfect alongside some piping hot cornbread. Beans contain an anti-nutrient called lignins. Heres our. Cant wait to taste these and they sound heavenly with corn bread! Mine turned out excellent. Ive been making them for the past fifty years and I can close my eyes and see both my Mom and my Grandmother enjoying them along with me. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil, and cook for about 20 minutes. Since its how I learned to cook, Im a strong proponent of the philosophy that the way your mom or grandma did it is the right way. Dont add water just yet. I tried that but the honey baked makes it too sweet. Hope you enjoy this version. BUT THEY KEPT US ALIVE! Tampa Dining Destinations You Should Visit. Cant wait!!! That's definitely a compliment to any dish you side it with! Unfortunately, Ive not tried freezing them, so I cant say for sure. 3 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 2 ham hocks or 1 leftover ham bone, with some meat still on it, Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat, and cover and simmer for about 2 hours. I had a couple of discussions with her to get all the details. Butter beans are lima beans by another name. Added a pinahiling of onion and garlic powder and a stick of butter to the recipe. The only difference is that last year when I reached for the 2 pack ham hocks it was close to $8. CONTENT THEFT, EITHER PRINT OR ELECTRONIC, IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE. The beans are slow-simmered and create a creamy-like sauce without adding any cream or milk. We dish them up in boy-snack sized portions to tide people over from football practice to suppertime. I moved the batter up to the sides of the rock once it starts to get done. When stock has cooked 2 or 3 hours, let it cool, skim off excess fat, then strain into a large pot. I dont think I ever bought them as an adult, and Im almost 60. 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. Cooked these dried lima beans for 9 hours trying to get them soft, they are still hard as a rock. Do you or any of your readers have any idea what jelly goes with this meal? Be sure to check it out. Add the beans, bring back up to a boil, stir, reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover and cook for 40 minutes. I have certainly heard of cooking them with smoked turkey wings but cant say I have ever heard of cooking them with chicken wings. Stacey, would we be able to get your Moms Instant Pot recipe? Did you make my Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)? 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. Can baby lima beans be used ? I love these beans but since they take soooo long to cook I dont add the Honey Baked ham bone until the last hour of cooking. If desired, remove the hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Add garlic and saut for about 2 minutes more. And reducing cooking time means you dont heat up your kitchen in the summer, then using more energy (AC) to cool things down. My husbands favorite meal over rice. Stir and brown for 3-5 minutes. Add the cooked bacon to the cooked beans about 15 minutes before serving. I really enjoy making all these recipes. My mommy parboiled them because it left a yucky taste if you didnt. Then when theyre cooked I add Bisquik dumplins to them. Thank you so much for letting me know you loved it! Native Texan. 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. I have used raw bacon in them while cooking. This is how my Mama cooked them and so do I. I will tell you though if you dont add it you are going to need to add some oil to make your beans creamier. Drain, rinse real good, and do it all over again. Keep checking the water level and stirring every once in a while. Ive honestly never considered that. Having a heck of a time finding dried limas/butter beans here in Central Oregon since this covid thing. Remove the ham hock and pull any meat off; return meat to pot and discard bone. Dried limas are a hearty one-dish meal. These are exactly how I cook mine and for some reason was looking for a recipe. I am glad some of the old ways arent forgotten. I dont remember the brand name now, since I was a kid when Mom used to buy them. Yes, I think Id saut them to start, then add the water and ham hock. Southern Lima Bean Soup (Butter Beans) Add water as needed (up to 2 more cups as the meat cooks). Reduce heat to simmer. of beans. Also called. Cooking the broth with the hocks first is a great way to add more smoky flavor. This next addition came in later years, thanks to the Magic Pan restaurant add a little dry sherry to the bowl. I usually use navy or white beans. I must jump in about the name of these beans! Now that is a good southern meal! Place the beans back on the stove and bring to a boil. Stacey Little's Southern Food & Recipe Blog, Stacey October 6, 2020 261 Comments. I find that soaking these beans overnight makes them fall apart more. Butter is not necessary to make this recipe, but it sure does add some serious flavor. Im so sorry to hear about your mom. It is! We call them butter beans down South because they become so creamy and buttery once cooked (just you wait and see). If you want to soak your beans you can, just skip the first 5 steps. Thats what I was thinking also. Was always wondering if beans could be frozen after cooking. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Hi! The creamy broth is the best part of this dish. Southern Baked Beans -easy to make and packed with smokey rich and creamy sweet and tangy flavors topped with crispy bacon. Pick the meat from the ham hocks and add it back to the simmering beans before serving. Those beans were good! Drain the cans of beans. I keep ham hocks frozen for this because I think they add the most flavor to dishes like this, but a ham bone, smoked turkey wings, smoked pork neck bones, or even smoked sausage can be used to get that smoky flavor. Take out and put in saucepan and add a little water. Happy new year to all the Southern Bite family! Im so glad to hear you enjoyed this one, Kevin! Just happen to have a big ol bag of lima beans sitting on my kitchen counter. Stir well and adjust seasoning to your taste. Select CANCEL feature. I dont remember ever having it as a kid. (Maybe Ill stir up some cornbread or biscuits, too. Slow-simmering with only enough water to keep the beans covered creates a thick sauce.. We just used canned butter fat beans oil and vinegar salt and pepper and minced garlic. Theyll have better flavor. My granddaddy called them Johnson ears, as in President Lyndon Johnson who had quite large ears. Id like to do some more research and consult a registered dietitian friend of mine for more info. Add the butter beans, broth, bacon and seasonings. Just wondering. Ive done these both wayson the stove and in the crock and one time they turned out not creamy or flavorful, and I think it was the crock method. I guess I must be pretty good. All Content Protected By Federal Copyright Laws. Add oil and heat until hot. Going to make a pone of cornbread to go with it. Did you soak your beans before hand? Cover pot and bring to a boil. Stir gently and only as needed. It's not enough to make it hot, just adds a little spice and flavor. Cover with 1 inch of water and stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. I've been cooking and creating recipes for over 40 years. I prefer mine plain or with leftover ham. Enjoy! Grandma never measured a thing, she earned from her mom, she never learned to read either. Youd just have to take into account that taking the top off will extend the cook time a bit. I have always done a meal in a pot. Thanks for the memories. The stirring broke some of the beans up and the starch from those beans thickened the broth and made for a hearty, thick sauce to coat the beans. Feeding people makes me happy. Pure comfort food, fry some cornbread and you got the best meal ever. This is exactly how Ive done mine for 50-odd years. No doubt there are many others that would love getting those yummy beans into the Instant Pot. 1 bay leaf. 1 lb bag of regular lima beans or baby lima beans/butter beans. Thank you! Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. I also serve them in a bowl topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, onions and red wine vinegar. Thank you, Bobbie! I would like to say something about this soaking controversy. Talk about a versatile recipe! My family absolutely love it. The evap milk and butter sound like perfect additions! Then, add about three slices of Fatback. After coming across yours I instantly knew not to mess with perfection lol delicious tender and flavorful was the turn out. Add more water if needed. I dont normally soak my beans, so Ive not had that problem much. Attachment Add beans, bring to boil and cook at low boil for 10 minutes. And if folks do decide to soak them, I recommend cooking them in the soaking liquid. I used smoked turkey wings!!! The reason I ask is because I was trying to get the liquid broth around my beans but it seems that the broth solidified too much. I had been looking for a great butter bean recipe for quite some time, since my usual canned go to was unavailable due to supply chain shortages; this one is just super. Any ideas? Taste and adjust seasoning, add hot pepper flakes if desired, snd serve in bowls with some of the broth. Now I would also like to make these little gems in the Instant Pot versus Slow Cooker. Its so fun to hear about how folks call different foods different names! do it as you have here except i do saute a little onion before i add the beans. They were great!! I dont have tons of experience with the Instant Pot. This recipe covers the basics, but I do an enriched version. My wife and friends like my cooking. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir bacon in the hot skillet until crisp, about 5 minutes. Anyway, my mom said she thought they were in a molasses sauce? First, its easy to make, you just need to be nearby as the beans slowly simmer and soak up all those flavors on the stovetop. Very tasty!!! There are two types of southern butter beans. If Yall dont like ginger to help eliminate the after effects of enjoying a bowl of beans for supper , you can add a splash of 7-up Soda to the pot of beans while cooking. You can upload: image. It was the best pot of beans I have made in years! Hi Stacey. Stir less frequently to allow the beans to stay intact, or stir more often to create a thick, rich broth. Heat a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a medium heat and add the bacon. I have had this happen. Thank you for your wonderful recipes. They will last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. me too. When the meat is seared, I add water, mushrooms and beans and cook until beans are tender.The broth with seared meat flavor is so good! I always make a large bag at one time. No, theres no need. I think they need a little stirring in the crock pot, too. Thank you! Some say soaking in salted water helps this, but Ive not tested it, per se. You want to have just enough water to keep about 1 inch above the ham and butter beans as they cook. Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup. It does take a few minutes but I do beans on lazy days anyhow. I encourage you to do the same with your family and have a lot of fun in the process. I use this for a lot of things in the crockpot . Shred ham pieces and set aside. That sounds absolutely delicious, Virginia! Soak for 12-24 hours. And reducing cooking time is not an inconsequential benefit. I cut the ham in half to get the most flavor and also add lots of chopped onion. Read more. This might be helpful: https://bakemesomesugar.com/instant-pot-butter-beans/. Wash the dried butter beans and then put them in a large pot (theres no need to dry beans). I tried his method of not soaking the beans overnight and thats where I ran into trouble but I think it was because maybe I stirred a little too much. If using ham, allow the beans to cook at least an hour before adding the ham. Add the pepper and additional salt to taste. Growing up, we called them and still do, Biggety Beans. Theres definitely something wrong there. I cook mine in chicken stock with a tablespoon of Crisco, tablespoon of bacon grease, garlic powder & onion powder. My mom also taught me to soak overnight or quick soak if necessary. I mention it several times.
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