If desired, remove the hock, shred the meat, and return it to the slow cooker. 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. Added a pinahiling of onion and garlic powder and a stick of butter to the recipe. Select MANUAL feature. You can upload: image. Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. Add diced onion, celery, carrots and saut until soft, about 3-5 minutes. I think its a matter of preference. Outside of the beans themselves, most of the flavor comes from the salt and the smoked meat. Place the beans back on the stove and bring to a boil. Once the liquid starts to get thinner and the butter beans start to separate the heat can be increased. Sure! 3 Add the salt, pepper, and 3 cups hot water. Just stir them, how easy is that! *A smoked ham bone, smoked pork neck bones, smoked turkey wings, or smoked sausage will also work. Add bacon and reserved bacon drippings to lima beans in the pot; bring to a boil. I do the smashing too but lose a lot of beans so gonna try stirring them more tonightserving with cornbread like we Texans do. So delicious, and so good for you, these butter beans are also super simple. My favorite meal growing up, butter beans, fried chicken and my mamas biscuits. Delicious! I just made home bread today. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in salt and pepper. Place beans, water, ham hock, salt and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker and cover. Proceed with recipe as directed. Doing a pot of greens also !!! Beans can be soaked, skip the first 5 steps. Thanks ahead of time. Either way is delicious, its just all in how you like them. And that does help. Soak for 12-24 hours. Hello Stacey how can I make this soup using canned beans? I must jump in about the name of these beans! Yes. I usually use navy or white beans. 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. Pour the beans on top. If desired, remove the hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. I stated salt pork in the ingredients since that is what it is typically labeled as in the grocery store. Creamy Old Fashioned Southern Butter Beans. Reduce to simmer and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours on low simmer. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. Pressure Cooker Butter Beans with Beer and Bacon. @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!! In nature these substances would be soaked out of the seeds with the spring rains and inhibit the growth of nearby plants, thus giving the seedling a head start. Grandma never measured a thing, she earned from her mom, she never learned to read either. Happy new year to all the Southern Bite family! That is what is so interesting about your website..the bloggers post wonderful life time stories! Was always wondering if beans could be frozen after cooking. This might be helpful: https://bakemesomesugar.com/instant-pot-butter-beans/. You can always ladle some out. Thanks for sharing!! I threw my bag away and could not remember. Cover with water and bring to a boil. I have them with corn muffins and fruit for lunch . Attachment Id like to do some more research and consult a registered dietitian friend of mine for more info. 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. Be sure to read the post. Thanks for the info. Cooked until the dumplings were done. Love, Love Butter Beans but alas none in my family likes them. Oh well. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The last time rinse the daylights out of them and cook them as usual from there. Im Beth and this is where my foodie friends and family find my latest kitchen creations. Thank you, I am 76 and just learned how to make my Butter beans thick. Hi TJ! Did you make my Southern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)? Very good article, photos, and recipe. So delicious with fried ham, turnip greens and cornbread! I call them white limas and green limas I grew up all over the south Thanks for all the post I enjoyed reading all I did soak mine for a few hours today but probably never will again LOL- Usually add a ham hock but do not have one today so adding leftover frozen ham and jalapeo sausage link-should be ok!! Love hearing about those tried and true methods! I did this in the Instant Pot, slow cook, and high heat. A recipe for Butter Beans cooked southern-style with salt pork. The recipe came from my mother-in-law. Heres what I know for sure Call them whatever you will. Ill have to drain them. Youre recipe is the way I was taught to cook dried lima beans and ham, however I throw in one or two Bay leaves. Copyright 2023 Magnolia Days | Wisteria on Trellis Framework by Mediavine. This is my favorite bean. M grandma grew speckled butterbeans in her garden. My grandmother put dumplings in her dried butter beans! Heat a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with a medium heat and add the bacon. I am going to try your recipe in my slow cooker but I was wondering if I could Use chicken broth and half water?? My Mom made these for dinner frequently and I loved them! I do lots of low energy and solar cooking and reduced cooking time matters if you dont want to use a lot of extra energy. Glad they turned out great for you! Now these down here below were stirred quite a bit more. Stacey, would we be able to get your Moms Instant Pot recipe? What it said made sense: if you want your beans to taste like water go ahead and soak them. Thats all I use now. You are so right about the stirring. Add House Seasoning and seasoned salt to water as hock simmers. Fry. Just happen to have a big ol bag of lima beans sitting on my kitchen counter. I give you some more ideas down below. 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). Just wanted to say that the culinary world may feel there is no need to soak, but dietary reasons support soaking them. I will use slightly less water next time, maybe 8 cups and am going to try half chicken broth next time. I have too throw them out !!!!!!! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND SHARE THIS RECIPE, SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS AND NEVER MISS AN UPDATE, Filed Under: Beginner Recipes, Comfort Foods, Main Dish, Recipe, Side Dishes, Southern Recipes, Top Recipes. Omy goodness Jacqui! Place a large pot over medium high heat. We like to make bean salad with butter fat beans. My mom taught me to cook dried limas and I soak them because of tradition. Place the balls on a baking sheet in raw design. I dont remember the brand name now, since I was a kid when Mom used to buy them. Just be sure not to overfill your pressure cooker. I have had this happen. I had a taste for Lime Beans, so I decided to try this recipe. Remove the beans from the heat and cover with a lid and allow the beans to sit for at least one hour. Ive not heard that one. This helps give them the thick, creamy liquid. My only additions are onions and bay leaves. So just look for a bag of limas or butter beans at your local grocer, depending on where you live, and youre ready to make this butter bean recipe! I think you can certainly add some butter if you wish. 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. Read more. BUT THEY KEPT US ALIVE! 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. I added thyme for a bit more flavor. Add the beans and cover with water. Sort and rinse the beans. Recipes to feed your body and warm your heart. Mmmm mmmm mmmm. baking soda in them, and get them to a good rolling boil for about five minutes. Give it all a good stir. Gently stir in reserved ham shreds. But she added a tomato sauce near the end of cooking. I have a Texas recipe for dried butter beans thats good but Im going to try yours. If you want to use bacon simply cook 4 or 5 thick slices of bacon and set aside. Enjoy! Theyll have better flavor. If needed add water. Place the beans into a large saucepan with enough water to cover the beans by an inch or two. Thanks for sharing. The sides were plentiful including creamed corn, green beans, macaroni and cheese, mashed sweet potatoes, and fried okra. (It would have been about 1/2 of the bean volume! I cannot find nor have been able to find for over a year canned butter fat beans. I tried that but the honey baked makes it too sweet. Its not just something Ive made up. Growing up, we called them and still do, Biggety Beans. Tender and creamy old fashioned butter beans are a classic Southern comfort dish served as the main attraction or side dish. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. These have been added to my rotation. Soak the dried beans overnight if you want, but you really dont have to. Did you soak your beans before hand? Heat it up a bit before deciding if it needs more water. Really upset over this recipe. I even add oil to my ham and beans now! You might want to cook extra since I think it's even better the next day! And boy some of those years have been odd! If I make them southern style I use smoked Turkey legs, wings or necks for my meat so delicious. In my mind, lima beans are the small lima beans and butter beans are the big lima beans. Saute' onions for about 3 minutes until they are soft and translucent. Instead of water, you can use a good vegetable broth. They produce complex sugars were not all able to digest, which accounts for beans reputations for flatulence. Lol. My understanding is that while it is labelled an anti-nutrient, lignin is also a source of dietary insoluble fiber. Thank you for this! Thank you so much for the recipe. This is the 1st time this has happened. Some say soaking in salted water helps this, but Ive not tested it, per se. Note: Stirring the beans during the cooking process can cause them to break apart. Replace some of the butter in the recipe with the bacon grease. Thank you! The comment about freezing the cornbread with them, now that is smart thinking. I absolutely love lima beans but I have never eaten them in tomatoes. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour. Let me see if I can get her to write it down for us. Cornbread with Lima Beans is a must!! This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. These are exactly how I cook mine and for some reason was looking for a recipe. A homemade hot biscuit makes this a full and hearty meal. I too am a man but I love too cook. Soaking beans gets rid of many of those complex carbohydrates. Thanks for sharing, Jeff! My mother use to serve these beans with a jelly. The pressure releases the marrow in the bone by cracking it open, making the beans even more flavorful! Now that is a good southern meal! Thawed beans can be heated in the microwave or on the stovetop. package frozen butter beans* 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed 1 large red onion, cut into thick slices 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick rings cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce teaspoon freshly ground pepper Yum! Your email address will not be published. Butter beans cooked the old-fashioned way with bacon and just a little sugar. I rinse the beans in the morning and then use my crockpot! Enjoy! Add more water if needed. https://youtu.be/tZnczHVlv_Q. Cook bacon and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes. Your mother was right. If you say its good that about seals the deal. It does seem Texas needs to learn a bit about energy. I prefer mine plain or with leftover ham. container chicken broth. Getting hungry just reading recipe LOL. I have a friend who uses the dripping from honey baked ham for limas, great northern and navy beans. cup chopped green bell pepper. Now, my mom taught me that with all dried beans, they need to be soaked before cooking whether using the overnight or the quick soak method. 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. Cover with water and soak overnight. Were they sweet at all? Just reheat gently on medium before serving. Add a large can of diced tomatoes and half can of water. Add the oil to the pot and saut the ham hocks and onions together, until the onion is clear and tender. Bake for 30 minutes. I dont think I ever bought them as an adult, and Im almost 60. Glad youve enjoyed it, Dawn! The cooked beans can be held for a few hours if desired. And I got mine at Rancho Gordo and probably paid a fortune for shipping, but dont care now, Southern Butter Beans with Bacon Author Stacey Little Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings 6 to 8 Ingredients 6 slices bacon coarsely chopped 1 small onion chopped 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen butter beans (about 5 cups) 4 cups (32-ounces) College Inn Chicken Broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Here are a few resources from some well-respected institutions: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/soaking-dried-beans-overnight-necessary Directions. Excellent recipe! 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional) 1 (32-oz.) We really take a lot for granted these days. I've always been a bean lover ever since I was young. Thank you Stacey. I also add onion and carrots. My favorite things are chicken soup, desserts, and sharing recipes. I can eat for a couple days and then freeze small portions for later. I can still see her working the garden in her sunbonnet. Warm slowly without stirring. WOW. One of my favorite meals is butterbeans and cornbread! take it out of the freezer as needed. The cottage ham makes this recipe. This keeps the drips from forming on the lid and going back into the pot. Wonderful recipe, Stacey! Bring to a slow boil and reduce the heat to simmer. The tender but meaty beans combine with the smoky ham flavor to create an unbeatable comfort meal. Should be interesting!!!! All Content Protected By Federal Copyright Laws. I serve it w/ cornbread, rice and Mac n cheese. I use this for a lot of things in the crockpot . Copyright 2008-2023 Southern Plate All Rights Reserved Site design by Emily White Designs. The ketchup comment reminded me of it lol. For the people who are getting to much liquid what I do when this is starting to happen is I put a very clean towel on top of the slow cooker and then put the lid back on. Thanks for the recipe and all the comments! I couldnt agree more! Its OK to freeze these, but you need to thaw them before reheating. I make my beans almost like you do and I always soak my beans as my mom taught me to. We loved them! That baked bean dish was heavenly! 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. Its obvious Im sharing the recipe for the latter. good stuff. Any ideas? Sounds great! Im not a food scientist, but I play one on tv Of course, Im just kidding.