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butter beans with country ham

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Private Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

A country classic with a slight Italian twist.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For butter beans with country ham

  • 1 tsp
    olive oil or bacon grease
  • 1/2 c
    chopped country ham
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1-2 pinch
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 clove
    (medium) garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 6 c
    water
  • 2-2 1/2 c
    fresh or frozen butter beans (may use dried if soaked overnight & increase cooking time 1 hour)
  • 1 1/2 -2 tsp
    ham soup base/bouillon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (or to taste)

How To Make butter beans with country ham

  • 1
    In a 2 quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute ham, onions and pepper, until ham just begins to slightly brown.
  • 2
    Add garlic, saute 30 seconds and then add water.
  • 3
    Increase heat, add beans and watching carefully, bring to boil.
  • 4
    Lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
  • 5
    Add ham soup base, stir, cover and simmer for 1/2 hr.
  • 6
    Add salt, stir, then taste for seasoning and doneness of beans. Adjust seasoning as needed. (If you like things a little spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne powder.)
  • 7
    Leave uncovered and let barely simmer to concentrate flavor and reduce liquid slightly.
  • 8
    Serve when beans are tender. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Recipe may be doubled (use 5 qt. pot.)
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