Sylvia's Butterbeans and Okra Recipe
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Sylvia's Butterbeans and Okra

By: Dena G. 
"This is a southern soul-food classic which is a snap to prepare. If okra turns you off, look elsewhere! The pickled pork gives it a great flavor so don't substitute regular ham."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by TJG   view full review
This recipe was amazing. We used "Wham"; which is vegetarian and fresh okra. added a bit of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by NO1LYKME Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A friend asked for this for Thanksgiving and I wouldn't admit I had no idea how to make it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by BABYTY12   view full review
Maybe I did something wrong, but this was mushy and not much taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Plain comfort food! I didn't add the meat or butter. Because I used fresh not frozen okra, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by Dawn F.   view full review
This was really awful! I do not recommend trying it.

 

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