Everyday, I always wonder

Everyday, I always wonder what to serve with my family during meal time. It seems that everyday they wish to have a new look at the table. As I mother I always tried my best on what to serve and look for menu that I'm sure would satisfy their food cravings. I always look at different recipes in order to have new look at the table.

FLORIDA BUTTER BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON

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½ pound Florida butter beans,soaked

4 slices high-quality bacon,diced

2 ½ medium yellow onions

2 celery stalks, diced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

salt

¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

freshly ground pepper

Put the beans and their soaking water in a stockpot and add more cold water if needed to cover the beans by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are beginning to soften, about an hour.

In a medium, heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the bacon until the fat is rendered and the bacon is beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Removed with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Pour off all but two table spoons of the bacon fat from the pan over medium heat. Add to the celery and garlic and suate until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add to the beans, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. When the beans are nearly soft, season them with salt.

Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 whole onions in half, then cut into thin slices. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, pour in two tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, and set over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and a few pinches of salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions wilt. Reduce th heat to low and cook, stirring occassionaly, until the onions are medium brown, soft, and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the fan. Add the thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the bacon to the caramelized onions and heat gently.

Top each serving of beans with some of the caramelized onions.

Ready to serve to your family and let them experience the Florida top recipe.

Source:www.thekitchn.com