Butter Beans
Ingredients
| 1 lb large dried lima beans | ||
| 1 medium onion, chopped | ||
| 8-10 cloves garlic, chopped | ||
| 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped | ||
| 1 tbs fresh thyme, chopped | ||
| 1 smoked ham hock | ||
| 2 sticks unsalted butter | ||
| Kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 6 cups chicken stock |
This is a buttery savory recipe that brings our the delightful flavor in lima beans.
- Soak the beans in water for 4 hours.
- Once the beans are soaked, drain and set aside.
- In a large stock pot add 1 tbs olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the beans ham hock and chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- If too much liquid evaporates, add more chicken stock
- Cook for 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
- Season with thyme, parsley salt and pepper, then add the butter and gently stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
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