Speckled Butter Beans Recipe
Dive into the delicious world of Southern comfort food with our mouthwatering Speckled Butter Beans Recipe.
Equipment
- A large pot or Dutch oven
- A knife
- A chopping board
- A measuring cup
- A colander or strainer
- A stirring spoon
Ingredients
- Fresh speckled butter beans 1 pound
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Onion (finely chopped) 1 medium
- Garlic cloves (minced) 3
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon
- Chicken broth 4 cups
- Bay leaves 2
- Smoked turkey wing (optional) 1
Instructions
- Rinse your speckled butter beans under cold water in a colander, ensuring they are clean.
- Heat the olive oil in your pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Incorporate the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic into the heated pot, stirring them gently until the onions obtain a see-through, glassy appearance.
- Stir in the speckled butter beans, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Add the broth and turkey wing (if using), and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 2 hours until the beans are tender and the broth thickens.
- Remove the bay leaves and turkey wing before serving your Speckled Butter Beans.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version of the Speckled Butter Beans Recipe, omit the turkey wing and use vegetable broth.
- If fresh speckled butter beans are unavailable, you can use dried ones. Remember to soak them overnight before cooking.
- Add chopped tomatoes or bell peppers for an extra burst of flavor and nutrition.
- Be patient with the cooking time. Rushing can lead to unevenly cooked or hard beans.