Browned Butter Lima Beans and Ham is an easy to make classic southern dish served as a side or entree. It's great for family gatherings or potlucks.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American Southern
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings8servings
AuthorMelissa Sperka
Ingredients
1/2cupsalted butter1 stick, or 4 ounces
1package frozen baby lima beans32-ounce
1can low-sodium chicken stock14-ounce
1/2poundsmoked hamcubed
1 1/2teaspoonsgarlic salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter. Cook on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the milk solids have turned a caramel color and the butter has browned.
Add the frozen lima beans, chicken stock, ham, garlic salt and pepper to the browned butter. Stir well and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered when an offset lid, for 20 minutes, or until the beans are tender.