Bird Egg Shell Beans

from ButterYum

makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound shelled bird egg beans

• 1/4 pound thick bacon, roughly chopped

• 1 cup diced onion

• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is brown; remove bacon and keep drippings in pan.

2. In the same skillet, saute onion, jalapeno, and S&P in rendered bacon fat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, then add garlic and saute for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant.

3. Add beans, water, and reserved bacon to skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beans are tender.

4. Remove cover and increase heat to medium, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is absorbed; add butter and stir until melted.

5. Taste carefully and add more salt if needed (I need to add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt).