Sylvia's Butterbeans and Okra

5 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 5 min

“This is a southern soul-food classic which is a snap to prepare. If okra turns you off, look elsewhere! The pickled pork gives it a great flavor so don't substitute regular ham.” - by Dena G.

Ingredients

7 cups water, or as needed
1 pound dried baby lima beans (butter beans)
1 pound pickled pork shoulder, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra

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Directions

Combine the water, butter beans, pork, onion and garlic in a soup pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 40 minutes. Add butter, salt and pepper, and continue to boil for 20 minutes. Add okra, and cook until beans and okra are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
331 cal
17%

Fat
11.7 g
18%

Carbs
39.5 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (5)

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TJG

Jan. 9, 2008

"This recipe was amazing. We used "Wham"; which is vegetarian and fresh okra. added a bit of hickory powder. A great change from the usual tomatoes and okra. Thank you...." See more"

NO1LYKME

Dec. 8, 2003

"A friend asked for this for Thanksgiving and I wouldn't admit I had no idea how to make it. Luckily I found this recipe! It turned out great and he loved it. I did substitute smoked ham hocks for the ..." See morepickeled pork shoulder though."