Butter Beans in Cream with Country Ham and Chives Recipe

Butter Beans in Cream with Country Ham and Chives Recipe

  • 3 cups fresh shelled butter beans
  • Salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced country ham
  • 1 tablespoon very finely snipped chives
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  1. Put the butter beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot, and bring to a boil. Skim the surface until clear. Cook, partially covered, at a simmer for 30–40 minutes, until the beans are very tender but not mushy.
  2. Drain the butter beans completely, and return to the saucepan. Add the heavy cream, ham, chives, butter, salt, and pepper, stirring well to blend. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Taste carefully for seasoning, and add more salt if needed. Serve hot.
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