How to Make Sylvia's Butterbeans and Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about Southern cuisine, and one of the staples of this style of cooking is the use of butterbeans and okra. These two ingredients come together beautifully in Sylvia's Butterbeans and Okra recipe, creating a dish that is not only delicious but also full of history and tradition. Sylvia's recipe is a perfect example of the warm, hearty dishes that are often associated with Southern cooking.

Butterbeans, also known as lima beans, are a beloved ingredient i...

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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
  • ¼ cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 980mg