Instant Pot Lima Beans

Name: Instant Pot Lima Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. smoked pork neckbones; 1 lb. fresh or frozen lima beans; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 sprig thyme, plus more leaves for garnish; 2 tsp. onion powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

These Southern-style beans are so good, they may just become your new favorite side!

By Michiel PerryPublished: Mar 4, 2022

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Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Fresh or frozen, lima beans take on a ton of flavor from smoked pork, fresh garlic, and a little onion powder. A pressure cooker gives them that slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time. This recipe is from Michiel Perry, founder of Black Southern Belle.

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Ingredients

1 lb. smoked pork neckbones
1 lb. fresh or frozen lima beans
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 sprig thyme, plus more leaves for garnish
2 tsp. onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Add neckbones and 4 cups water to an electric pressure cooker. Set to meat/stew setting and cook until meat is fork- tender and bones easily separate from meat, 30 minutes. Release pressure.
2. Step 2Add lima beans, garlic, thyme, and onion powder to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Replace lid, switch to soup/broth setting, and cook until beans are tender, 20 minutes. Release pressure.
3. Step 3Remove lid, switch to sauté, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with thyme leaves.