Butter Beans and Okra is one of the many variations on Okra that was cosistently present on our dinner table as I grew up.  The pickled pork is the secret to the great taste of this recipe. While you wait for your buter beans and okra to finish cooking browse through our extensive collection of Recipes, history, medical issues concerning African Americans,  books, magazines, posters, music, famous African Americans past and present, website links and more. Feel free to browse and as always your suggestions and comments are always welcome.  Comments or Suggestions 

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Ingredients 2 lb Fresh butter beans 1 lb Pickled pork meat Salt to taste 1 md Chopped onion 1/2 lb Small okra 1/2 ts Sugar Boil pickled pork meat about 1/2 hour. Add shelled butter beans, onions, salt and sugar in about 2 cups of water until beans are soft when mashed with finger. About 10 minutes before done add okra to beans and sprinkle with black pepper.

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