Cool Beans!
Tender and full of flavor, this classic recipe with a Boreal twist will leave your family wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shelled butter beans You can use dried beans but they will require pre-soaking.
- 6 slices bacon Use 4 for thick bacon
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar monk sugar is an excellent substitite
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp chicken base
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Bacon Pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onion and set aside.
- Fry the bacon in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Once cooked, remove the bacon while retaining the grease,
- Add the onion, garlic and thyme to the pan and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the butter, sugar, beans, salt and Bacon Pepper
- Slowly add three cups of hot chicken base or bouillon to the pan and gently stir to combine the ingredients. Bring the beans to a boil and then cook for approximately 30 minutes or until you reach the tenderness you enjoy.
- Top with bacon upon serving.
Notes
Add carrots and celery for additional flavors.
You can use chicken broth instead of the base but the base provides a more robust flavor.