Butter Beans

Butter Beans

5 bacon slices, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 c packed brown sugar
16 oz frozen butter beans
1/4 c butter
salt and pepper

Cook bacon and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes. Add brown sugar and cook 1-2 minutes or until dissolved, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter beans and butter until butter is melted and beans are coasted. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 hours or until beans are tender and liquid is thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.