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Barbecued Lima Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Lois Johnson

"Surprise! This lively lima bean dish has the great flavor of old-fashioned baked beans. Sweet and savory, they're a crowd-pleasing addition to picnics and barbecues, say Lois Johnson of South Hill, Virginia."
PREP TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  2 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound dried lima beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pancake syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding water. Return beans to the saucepan. Add 6 cups water, onions and salt; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beans are tender.
  2. Drain and discard liquid. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, hot pepper sauce and bacon. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish or bean pot. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until bubbly.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/2 cup) equals 163 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by pkunzie
I just finished making this recipe. It is Very Good! I doubled the recipe, and used one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by BAMS0803
This is SO yummy! I actually used frozen beans and just added the onions with the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by Danielle
I learned this recipe from my grandmother when I was little. The only thing I would change is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by JAMIE
Wonderful! I added 1/2 cup katchup and 1/4 cup maple syrup because I like my beans juicier,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Karen
This was very good and will remain on my rotation. I used frozen baby lima beans (zapped in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Giminimama
My mom, dad, and brother loved this recipe. I must be honest though, it was a little wierd to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by Holly
These are so good! Better than the beans in a can if you ask me. Will make often. Made these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by eburgess
I used frozen beans like someone else did which was a time savor. This was WONDERFUL!!! I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by KECIA123
I will make this on a regular basis MORE


 
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