Mom's Baked Lima Beans

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 19 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. (3 cups) dried lima beans
  • 2 quarts (8 cups) water
  • 1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (2-oz.) jar chopped pimientos, drained

Steps

  • 1
    Sort beans. Rinse well; drain. In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cover beans with water. Soak at least 12 hours or overnight.
  • 2
    Do not drain beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until beans are almost tender.
  • 3
    Drain beans, reserving liquid. Place beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Combine 3/4 cup reserved liquid with all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over beans; stir to mix.
  • 4
    Cover; cook on high setting for 5 to 6 hours or on low setting for 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
450
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
370mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
68g
23%
Dietary Fiber
15g
60%
Sugars
19g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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