LIMA BEANS W/JOWLS OR SALT PORK (SALLYE)

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This a a southern comfort food which my family loves. I usually only make these on the weekends, so they can cook slow and long at a very low temperature. Note: This ain't your diet food, but it is so worth the calories you ingest. LOL

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Vegetables

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb dried large lima beans
1 stick butter
1/2 to 1 lb ssalt pork (or hog jowls)
1 gal water
2 Tbsp black pepper
2 Tbsp kosher or sea salt

Steps:

  • 1. Wash beans thoroughly, picking through to remove any stones or other foreign objects (such as dirt clods) Put beans in crockpot with 1 gallon water (or more if needed to cover to about 2" above level of dried beans. Turn crockpot on to high
  • 2. Sear hog jowls in heavy skillet, then transfer to crockpot with beans Add stick of butter
  • 3. Continue cooking on high for approximately one hour, checking to make sure beans are still completely covered by water Dried beans will absorb a lot of water while cooking At this time, add salt and pepper and stir well to blend
  • 4. Turn crockpot to medium or low and cook for 6-8 hours until beans are tender and thickened into a sort of soup.
  • 5. Good served with cornbread and fresh green or sliced onions.

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