Now, I recommend serving this easy butter beans recipe as a main alongside rice. The 1981 Salad or The 1905 Salad or The Best Salad Ever. I have pintos in my pantry and keep putting off cooking them because I forget to soak them. My wife and friends like my cooking. There is no need to soak your beans prior to starting this recipe, instead, it uses a quick 30-minute soak. Regarding a statement about soaking the beans Give it all a good stir. I tried that but the honey baked makes it too sweet. Stirring them too much with break the beans up and kinda turn them into mush. I just made home bread today. Check every 20 to 25 minutes and add more water just to cover the beans. They are easy to break when trying to remove them from the ice chunk. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Taste wonderful! Thanks for visiting Pear Tree Kitchen! After coming across yours I instantly knew not to mess with perfection lol delicious tender and flavorful was the turn out. I think the deciding elevation is 1400 feet above sea level, but not sure about that. Your email address will not be published. I always make a large bag at one time. 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. Cant wait to taste these and they sound heavenly with corn bread! IN THE NETHERLANDS.THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR WE LIVED ON 400 CALORIES PER DAY. Recipe worked great as written, only changes I made: I soaked the beans overnight, added a diced onion for flavor, used about 6 oz country ham pieces as I had on hand (next time may add more for more flavor), and used 8 cups water to start, after 1 hr cooking added additional 2 cups water, and I also added pepper and garlic powder at the start, but no salt personal preference. These Southern-style butterbeans are flavored wtih bacon, brown sugar,and onion and offer the convenience of frozen butterbeans. This recipe for butter beans is an old-fashioned Southern favorite. Stacey Little's Southern Food & Recipe Blog, Stacey October 6, 2020 261 Comments. Very good article, photos, and recipe. I also follow someone elses tip of mashing some if they arent quite as creamy as I like when done. After the beans have sat, drain the water and put the beans to the side. Reading this makes me realize I probably need to cool that liquid before adding the beans. I put country ham pieces in them. (It would have been about 1/2 of the bean volume! Cook the beans until tender, about 30 minutes. That would be fantastic! Always use ham hock & a whole onion! Am guessing that the double rinse would also work for us here in Las Vegas, we have super hard and chlorinated water also. Do not let get to a full rolling boil. Its OK to freeze these, but you need to thaw them before reheating. Yes. Such sweet memories, Jane! Thanks. baking soda in them, and get them to a good rolling boil for about five minutes. Also called. Getting hungry just reading recipe LOL. Ive not heard that one. Place a large pot over medium high heat. I'm an RN so I tend to go overboard with food safety tips! Not soaking once in a while may not hurt, but over the long term can cause low iron and other deficiencies. Thank you. I love the idea of adding dumplings to this! I typically buy Dixie Lily or Camellia brand. Im doing that now..They are in slow cooker. I have used chicken broth for my beans, boiling potatoes, some pastas depending on what Im making and rice. I add chopped onion when cooking. So if you want to soak your beans, by gosh you need to soak those beans. This is how my Mama cooked them and so do I. But I cant remember. Hello Stacey how can I make this soup using canned beans? I live in New Jersey and Im making Lima beans as I write this at 1:08am with smoked turkey legs and homemade biscuits,yes i make homemade biscuits,i let my beans soak for about an hour then i boil the smoked turkey legs for a couple of hours,when there done I take them out and let them cool off so I can shred them,then Ill add my lima beans to the smoked turkey leg water,I usually add more hot water,Ill bring the lima beans to a boil then Ill turn the flame down a bit,when the lima beans are just about done Ill add a stick of butter and add the shredded smoked turkey legs,then Ill put my homemade biscuits in the oven,its really a great tasting meal,I learned this recipe from my mom when I was growing up, Stacey, Have you heard this song about butter beans? After we had eaten them for awhile, my mother would put them into a baking dish (with some, but not all of the liquid) and add some home canned tomato chunks to the beans. 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. Whether you soak your beans (any kind of bean) or not, really all depends on your elevation above sea level. Growing up, we called them and still do, Biggety Beans. Should be interesting!!!! Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour. Add leftover ham about 60 minutes after the beans start simmering. Yum. I think you also saved the hard bean issue with the baking soda. The dried baby limas should work, though the cook time might be shorter. Ive loved lima beans since I was a kid and my mom never understood it. Am guessing about 25 minutes or so? Notes: Instead of water, can use a good vegetable broth. 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! Its delicious and much better than the canned! I freeze leftover beans in a zip lock bag. Be sure to see the blog post for details. Subscribe to Christy's Free Recipe Email plus a FREE Printable Recipe Binder kit! Less water if soaked overnight? It does take a few minutes but I do beans on lazy days anyhow. So bought them and they were everything she said. I have always bought them in a can but tonight thy are soaking all night. Hmmmm.. I see this meal in my future. Hi Jane: Duhhhabout soaking and rinsingshould have read yours. Dallas water is super hard, and every once in a while you can cook beans til the cows come home and they stay hard as a rock. The recipe came from my mother-in-law. Place beans, water, ham hock, salt and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker and cover. In addition, I had to drain 4 cups of liquid from the finished dish. Add the onion and cook until limp. Its also important not to stir unless necessary. We call them butter beans down South because they become so creamy and buttery once cooked (just you wait and see). I am going to try your recipe in my slow cooker but I was wondering if I could Use chicken broth and half water?? Put 2 cups water and the salt in a medium saucepan and add the beans. That is what is so interesting about your website..the bloggers post wonderful life time stories! Still I respect the original simple recipe for these beans. Heres what I know for sure Call them whatever you will. I am glad some of the old ways arent forgotten. I find that soaking these beans overnight makes them fall apart more. Add beans, bring to boil and cook at low boil for 10 minutes. I love visitors! Home Recipes Side Dish Butter Beans Southern-Style. I usually like these over white rice with pepper vinegar splashed all over it. 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. Oddly, any form of lima bean seems to have fallen through some kind of COVID crack here in the southwest too. Add the beans and cover with water. Shred ham pieces and set aside. 1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion) 3 garlic cloves, minced. I hope that will be enough salt. Classic Southern style pinto beans, stewed with salt pork and cayenne pepper and always served with a side of cornbread. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil, and cook for about 20 minutes. 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. Add the butter beans, 2 tablespoons butter and hot sauce and return the liquid to a boil. Had a girlfriend from Alabama and she learned from her mom to make lima beans with chicken wings. Ive certainly heard of folks doing that. I encourage you to do the same with your family and have a lot of fun in the process. Stacy Im cooking your butter beans recipe today. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. You might want to cook extra since I think it's even better the next day! If you live in south-east Texas, as I do, there is absolutely no reason in the world to soak a bean. Ive honestly never considered that. Soak the dried beans overnight if you want, but you really dont have to. They reheat well in the microwave. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper. Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Great recipe! Your version sounds delicious. And reducing cooking time means you dont heat up your kitchen in the summer, then using more energy (AC) to cool things down. Lots of folks like that, others, not so much. This Southern butter beans recipe combines tender and creamy beans with smoky ham for the most flavorful comfort meal. Thanks! 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. The creamy broth is the best part of this dish. 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. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring periodically. Love your recipies. My grandmother put dumplings in her dried butter beans! Stacey, this recipe does not call for soaking the beans overnight. 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. To be honest, its all I knew were butter beans until I did some research and discovered the other one. I used pork jowl instead of hock and added acv. I have a Texas recipe for dried butter beans thats good but Im going to try yours. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Now these down here below were stirred quite a bit more. Hope you enjoy this version. Heat a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a medium heat and add the bacon. Stir and brown for 3-5 minutes. Two main dishes were not uncommon. Thank you for posting your recipe and your subsequent tips and advice. PLEASE do not copy recipes and post on your site or use my photos without permission (see above legal notice). Can you actually stir the beans too much? I saw this post cause I dont go on recipe blogs and I was looking for a recipe, so no problem my name is Chareou Condelee and I live at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, phone # XXXXXXXXXXX give me a call I can pick them up at our neighborhood Stater Bros store, going to get a bag tomorrow !!! Thank you for the recipe! The last time rinse the daylights out of them and cook them as usual from there. *A smoked ham bone, smoked pork neck bones, smoked turkey wings, or smoked sausage will also work. Thanks for including your bits and tips of information, just love sharing. If anyone knows where I can find them, please let me know. My mommy parboiled them because it left a yucky taste if you didnt. Talk about a versatile recipe! Fry. Always comes out just as good. All Rights Reserved. Add pepper and gently stir. Ive seen them made without meat, with bacon, salt pork, ham hocks, or leftover ham. I said to my husband that Ive never done these myself, but remember them from my childhood. After all you cant called butter beans without the butter, otherwise they are just a lima bean. Stirring will break the beans apart and turn a lot of them into mush. Id like to do some more research and consult a registered dietitian friend of mine for more info. Southern Lima Bean Soup (Butter Beans) I also add onion and carrots. When I was a little girl visiting my grandparents on their farm in southern Kentucky my granny cooked these beans quite often. I've been cooking and creating recipes for over 40 years. Its probably not right but I also add diced carrots and celery in the last hour, its just the way I like them. Comfort food from my childhood and Im 85. 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. My mom uses the instant pot to cook lima beans all the time but I have never done this. That will be our dinner tonight! If you live in some mountainous region that is way above sea level, you better soak them are they will never get done. I cut the ham in half to get the most flavor and also add lots of chopped onion. Here are a few resources from some well-respected institutions: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/soaking-dried-beans-overnight-necessary Add more water if needed. After about 1.5 hours cooking after the initial 20 min boil they were ready, very tender and perfectly cooked and flavored. Heat it up a bit before deciding if it needs more water. Start with low to medium heat if using the stovetop. YUM! One thing was new to me and it was butter beans. Thawed beans can be heated in the microwave or on the stovetop. I would love them with ham hock or baked the Greek way in tomato sauce. Comments, photos, suggestions, questions are always welcome. Butter is not necessary to make this recipe, but it sure does add some serious flavor. If kale isn't your thing, but you're looking for a beans and greens dish to enjoy, this one made with broccolini may be the better option. I loved the butter beans so much that when I had my tonsils out at age 30 it was all they could get me to eat. Add the oil to the pot and saut the ham hocks and onions together, until the onion is clear and tender. Learned to cook the bones the day before, cool overnight and cook beans in the water from the meat and pick the bones the next day. We eat them with cornbread, onion and chow chow. I like to add a bag of frozen vegetables at the end. Hello! Directions. We really take a lot for granted these days. 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen butterbeans. This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. I really appreciate all these recipes that I am discovering how to cook and making my family happy. 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: Reduce to simmer and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours on low simmer. She used chopped ham steak and a little onion. Sounds great and Im always a fan of adding more flavor when you can! Key word: a little baking soda. Thanks for sharing!! Yep, more time consuming but so much meat I was blown away. Strolling through your recipes and got to your picture and saw you were a man!!! Cooking the broth with the hocks first is a great way to add more smoky flavor. Either way is delicious, its just all in how you like them. 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. Im just not sure of a sure-fire way to eliminate it. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Strips of bacon were laid on top of the casserole dish and baked in the oven. Copyright 2008-2023 Southern Plate All Rights Reserved Site design by Emily White Designs. Hi Stacey, Amount is based on available nutrient data. The most I do is gently nudge them around with a wooden spoon once or twice. Which is one stick. Preheat the oven at 400F. If you are in a hurry, most bags of beans have a "speed-soak" method listed on the package. We dish them up in boy-snack sized portions to tide people over from football practice to suppertime. Hi Stacey. Id certainly give it a try! After soaking beans I forgot how long to cook, thank you. Add it about midway through the cooking time. I really enjoy making all these recipes. Hi Abby! I talk about it above in the post. I totally agree! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Exactly like my moms! Add the remaining chicken stock and water to cover the beans about 2 above the beans. Home Misc Southern Butter Beans Recipe. 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 brown and season pork chops or pork steak in my wok using two slices of bacon cut up and about 3 tablespoons of butter. The tender but meaty beans combine with the smoky ham flavor to create an unbeatable comfort meal. This is how Mom made them. My grandma made Lima bean in a slow cooker for all day it seamed . Everyone I have tried has been fantastic! Was wondering if you ever heard of that one? My beans turned to mush. Many of you call these large dried beans butter beans. You can take them off, but the the beans will essentially cook to mush. Cook, stirring to coat the butterbeans. They were awesome. 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. Serve over rice. Maybe someone else will chime in and help us out! You mean like at 5280 ft where I live? Sometimes they still dont get properly done. 20092023 Southern Bite / Stacey Little Media, LLC. Great flavors I love it but can anyone tell me why (the second time) mine had a bitter aftertaste? classics potluck southern vegetables Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots 1 sliced stalk celery 5 cups chicken stock 2 bags (16 oz) frozen butter beans 1 lb diced smoked ham 1 cup warm milk salt and pepper Directions Dried limas are a hearty one-dish meal. If they are green, we called them Lima beans, dried, they are butter beans. My brother-in-law always called the large limas choke beans! ALL CONTENT PROTECTED UNDER THE DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT. I have always done a meal in a pot. I cook mine in chicken stock with a tablespoon of Crisco, tablespoon of bacon grease, garlic powder & onion powder. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. 10. I have certainly heard of cooking them with smoked turkey wings but cant say I have ever heard of cooking them with chicken wings. I grew up on Louisiana cooking and have never heard of that. 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. Enjoy! Proceed with recipe as directed. You have to stir them. When stock has cooked 2 or 3 hours, let it cool, skim off excess fat, then strain into a large pot.
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