Butter Beans Name: Courtney Moors Base: NOB Norfolk Recipe: 1pkg. DRY Lima beans, large or small. 1 onion; diced piece of jowl Salt and Pepper Sugar Cover beans with water, add onion and jowl and S&P bring to boil and add sugar to taste. Turn down to a low simmer, at least 2-3 hours. Stir occasionally until sauce thickens.