SOUTHERN BABY LIMA BEANS

SOUTHERN BABY LIMA BEANS They sometimes called butter beans in the south 2 tablespoons bacon grease 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 lbs fresh baby lima beans (or 10 oz. bag frozen) 1/4 cup butter Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Place the fresh or frozen baby lima beans and the rest of the ingredients except the butter in the stock pot when the water comes to a boil. Simmer for 45-55 minutes. Stir every so often and add water if needed. Keep the water to a minimum. Not too much. Remove the baby lima beans from the burner and add the butter. Toss the butter around in the baby lima beans. Check to see if the butter beans need more salt and pepper. The secret to the most flavorful baby lima beans is to add the butter at the end. Bacon grease + Butter = Simplest Most Flavorful Baby Lima Beans