Butter Bean Pie
Butter Bean Pie
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound country ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for finishing
- 24 ounces frozen baby lima beans, (butter beans)
- 1 sheet store-bought pie dough
Instructions
- 1
Place the cut country ham pieces and chopped white onion into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour 6 cups of water over the ham and onions. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the ham and onions are tender and a flavorful stock has developed. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper during this simmering process.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Add the frozen baby lima beans (butter beans) to the pot. Increase heat to medium and bring back to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
While the beans are cooking, unroll the store-bought pie dough sheet onto a clean surface. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small strips (about 1/2-inch wide and 2-inches long) or 1-inch squares.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once the beans are tender, use a potato masher to gently mash about one-third to one-half of the beans directly in the pot. This will help create a creamy texture for the pie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cut pie dough strips to the pot with the beans and ham. Stir gently to ensure the dough pieces are submerged in the liquid. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Finish the dish with a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper. Ladle the warm Butter Bean Pie into bowls and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Butter Bean Pie
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound country ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for finishing
- 24 ounces frozen baby lima beans, (butter beans)
- 1 sheet store-bought pie dough
Instructions
- 1
Place the cut country ham pieces and chopped white onion into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour 6 cups of water over the ham and onions. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the ham and onions are tender and a flavorful stock has developed. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper during this simmering process.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Add the frozen baby lima beans (butter beans) to the pot. Increase heat to medium and bring back to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
While the beans are cooking, unroll the store-bought pie dough sheet onto a clean surface. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into small strips (about 1/2-inch wide and 2-inches long) or 1-inch squares.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once the beans are tender, use a potato masher to gently mash about one-third to one-half of the beans directly in the pot. This will help create a creamy texture for the pie.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cut pie dough strips to the pot with the beans and ham. Stir gently to ensure the dough pieces are submerged in the liquid. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is tender and cooked through.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Finish the dish with a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper. Ladle the warm Butter Bean Pie into bowls and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min