Succotash is the combination of lima beans and corn. The two vegetables marry perfectly together to make one delish side dish. Everyone seems to prepare succotash differently, so today I thought I would share with you on how I do it.
You’ll need either fresh or frozen lima beans and corn, butter, a little granulated sugar, salt and ground black pepper. Oh yeah, water too. Other than that, you don’t need any other ingredients.
When lima beans and corn are in-season in our area I use fresh. I’ll strip the corn from the cob and shuck the beans from the pod. When I use frozen, I thaw corn and lima beans in a colander under cool running water.
The ratio differs from person to person. I like half and half. In other words, half corn, half limas but my sister prefers a 2 to 1 ratio (2 cups corn, 1 cup of limas). Measure things out to get the ratio that you prefer.
You’ll want to add the corn and limas to a pan of boiling water. The amount of water that you need will depend on the amount of veggies that you’re cooking. You want enough water to cover all of the veggies and a little bit more. I toss in 2-3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Adjust heat to medium so that the liquid is gently boiling, not a full rolling boil. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the corn and beans are fully cooked and heated through. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Delicious!
You can refrigerate leftovers (once cool) or freeze for later use in a freezer container.
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I have not made succotash in a long time. I would use your sister’s ratio and might make them soon again.
LOL have to agree it has been years since I have had them and totally forgot about it. I always liked Succotash it was something different.
I have not thought of succotash in years. I am going to make some this week. I loved it as a child.