homestyle butterbeans

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Jul 26, 2012

Use this recipe for lima beans too! Quite tasty!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 - onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 16 ounces package frozen butterbeans
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 12 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

How To Make homestyle butterbeans

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon and onion in a large dutch oven pot over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  • Step 2
    Stir in butterbeans and butter until melted and beans are thoroughly coated. Stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 hours or until beans are very tender and liquid is thickened and just below the top of the beans. Stir in salt & pepper. Serves 6-8

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