Butter beans

I live in Florida and lima beans are what we call butter beans. There are many ways to make butter beans, but this is the traditional way..

Ingredients

• 3 lbs lima beans, shelled
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 TBS butter or margarine
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/4 lb salt pork

Directions

Place limas and salt pork in a large saucepan, add salt and water, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain, season with butter and pepper and serve.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Doublday Cookbook
Submitted By: tc c
tcluvs@icqmail.com
Butter beans