fresh shellie (shelly) beans

Name: FRESH SHELLIE (SHELLY) BEANS
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) fresh shellie beans; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, sliced thinly or minced; 2 - bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) steak seasoning or salt & pepper as desired; 1/2 cup(s) chopped celery, optional; 1 pound(s) smoked ham cubes; 2 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic (optional)

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Aug 25, 2016

I was introduced to these beans many years ago by my ex Mother N Law, who was from Alabama, I had never heard of them in my home state of Arkansas. These beans are known by other names depending on where you are from, some refer to them as Cranberry Beans because of the color of the outer shell & the cranberry specks on the actual bean although appear to be white when they are fresh. They change color during the cooking process to a brown color. I asked my brother about these beans & he said they are referred to as Fresh Pinto Beans, & after cooking & seeing their color I understand why.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Six or more depending on portion size

Ingredients

1 pound fresh shellie beans
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly or minced
2 - bay leaves
1 teaspoon steak seasoning or salt & pepper as desired
1/2 cup chopped celery, optional
1 pound smoked ham cubes
2 teaspoons granulated garlic (optional)

How To Make fresh shellie (shelly) beans

Step 1

Pick through beans for debris, and other foreign particles, then wash & drain.

Step 2

Add the beans to a medium size pot, Add in the celery, onions, garlic, ham and spices. Add enough water or chicken broth to cover beans. Cover with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil. Skim off any accumulated foam. Lower heat so beans will simmer. Proceed to cook on medium high until beans are tender.
Step 3

Check pot periodically to make sure beans are still covered with liquid, and replenish as needed. Continue cooking until beans are tender or as desired. Stirring occasionally I cooked mine about 1 1/2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
Step 4

Serve as desired.
Step 5

I served mine with a skillet of Southern Style Corn Bread. I enjoyed every morsel.
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