butter beans with country ham
A country classic with a slight Italian twist.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
3 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or bacon grease
- 1/2 cup chopped country ham
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1-2 pinch fresh ground black pepper
- 1 clove (medium) garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 6 cups water
- 2-2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen butter beans (may use dried if soaked overnight & increase cooking time 1 hour)
- 1 1/2 -2 teaspoon ham soup base/bouillon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
How To Make butter beans with country ham
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Step 1In a 2 quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute ham, onions and pepper, until ham just begins to slightly brown. -
Step 2Add garlic, saute 30 seconds and then add water.
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Step 3Increase heat, add beans and watching carefully, bring to boil.
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Step 4Lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
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Step 5Add ham soup base, stir, cover and simmer for 1/2 hr.
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Step 6Add 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.)
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Step 7Leave uncovered and let barely simmer to concentrate flavor and reduce liquid slightly.
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Step 8Serve when beans are tender. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Recipe may be doubled (use 5 qt. pot.)
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