Butter Bean Medley Recipe
submitted by reader Ruth Jackson
of Sturgis, MS
Ingredients
2 smoked ham hocks
2 onion slices, preferably Vidalia, about 1/4 inch thick, separated into rings
4 cups fresh or frozen butter beans
2 slices bacon or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
4 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
Instructions
1. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add the ham hocks, onion, beans, bacon, and hot sauce. Return to a boil and reduce the heat.
2. Simmer, covered, until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes. Add more water, if needed.
3. Drain the beans, if desired. Sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt; stir gently to blend. Spoon into a serving bowl. Serves 6 to 8.
American Profile Cookbooks
Did you like this recipe? You can now buy your favorite American Profile recipes as professionally bound cookbooks.
Buy your American Profile cookbooks today
Other Recipe Suggestions
If you liked this Butter Bean Medley recipe, then you might also like these other tasty recipes.
Share This Recipe With Others:
Discuss this Recipe
There are no current discussions for this recipe. Why not be the first?
Post your comments on this recipe
email this recipe to a friend
related recipe categories
articles by category
search for articles
American Profile Hometown Cookbooks
our picks
message boards
about us
Contact Us
