Name: Lima Beans with Ham
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 whole black peppercorns; 6 whole allspice; 3 large fresh summer savory sprigs; 2 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes or unripe red tomatoes; 5 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1-pound hickory-smoked ham steak, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar; 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Dry-cured country ham can be substituted for the hickory-smoked ham called for here.

Test-kitchen tip:

If using country ham, chef Michael Smith recommends soaking it overnight, with one change of water, before using in this recipe.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

12 whole black peppercorns

6 whole allspice

3 large fresh summer savory sprigs

2 whole cloves

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1 large onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped green tomatoes or unripe red tomatoes

5 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1 1-pound hickory-smoked ham steak, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons golden brown sugar

2 cups low-salt chicken broth

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

Step 1
Wrap and tie peppercorns, allspice, savory, and cloves in cheesecloth.
Step 2
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in frozen lima beans, ham, mustard, brown sugar, and spice packet. Add broth and boil gently, uncovered, until lima beans are tender and all but 1/2 cup liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Discard spice packet. Stir in hot pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and chill. Rewarm in microwave oven before serving.) Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with parsley.

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