Southern Butter Beans with Bacon

Southern Butter Beans with Bacon 6 slices bacon coarsely chopped 1 small onion chopped 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen butter beans (about 5 cups) 4 cups (32-ounces) Chicken Broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain away all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, then return the pan to the heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook in the bacon grease until the onion is translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the beans, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the broth to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.