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).