Nothing so good as butter beans or crowder peas fresh-shelled in the summer. Mama and Daddy used to go to the Farmer's Market in Mobile and get bushels of these to put up in the freezer. I remember sitting under the China Berry tree in the front yard shelling those beans and peas, until I could sneak away! This recipe will work with either fresh peas or beans.
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Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen Crowder peas or butter beans 1/2 cup fresh or frozen okra, sliced 1/2 cup chopped ham 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley Steps |
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- Boil water in pot. Place beans or peas in water.
- Cook 10 - 15 minutes, then put in sliced or whole okra.
- Season with ham. Cook until tender, about 40 minutes for fresh vegetables and 20 for frozen.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
