**Succotash with Smoked Ham and Herbs: A Classic Dish with a Southern Twist**
Immerse yourself in the delightful flavors of succotash, a classic Native American dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This vibrant medley of fresh corn, lima beans, and tender smoked ham is infused with a symphony of aromatic herbs, creating a hearty and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements any summer gathering. Whether you prefer the traditional method cooked in a pot or the convenience of a slow cooker, this versatile recipe offers two options to suit your cooking preferences. Enhance your culinary experience with additional recipe variations that introduce exciting ingredients like bacon, bell peppers, and even a touch of spice. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of succotash, a dish that embodies the spirit of Southern comfort food at its finest.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Succotash with Smoked Ham and Herbs:** This time-honored recipe stays true to the traditional Native American roots of succotash. Fresh corn, lima beans, and smoked ham are simmered in a flavorful broth, creating a comforting dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and everyday meals.
2. **Slow Cooker Succotash with Smoked Ham and Herbs:** Experience the convenience of a slow cooker with this hassle-free version of succotash. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The result is a tender and flavorful succotash that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
3. **Succotash with Bacon and Bell Peppers:** Take your succotash to the next level with the addition of crispy bacon and colorful bell peppers. The smoky flavor of bacon and the sweetness of bell peppers add an extra layer of complexity to this classic dish, making it a surefire hit at your next barbecue or cookout.
4. **Spicy Succotash with Smoked Ham and Herbs:** For those who enjoy a bit of heat, this spicy variation of succotash is sure to tantalize your taste buds. A combination of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick that elevates the flavors of the corn, lima beans, and smoked ham. Serve this spicy succotash as a side dish or as a main course with grilled chicken or fish.
CREOLE SUCCOTASH FROM 'TREME'
The succotash I grew up eating was a simple side dish of lima beans, corn, onion, black pepper, and a big hunk of butter. But despite my familiarity with the basic version, I am open to different interpretations of the dish (as long as it still contains butter, corn, and limas, of course). This creole succotash from the Treme cookbook is kind of like a tricked out version of the classic. In addition to the requisite vegetables, you'll find okra, celery, bell pepper, shrimp, and two kinds of pork.
Provided by Kate Williams
Categories Entree Side Dish Mains Sausage Sides
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and celery and stir to coat well in the fat. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the okra, lima beans, corn, sausage, ham, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook, still uncovered, until vegetables are soft, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture seems dry toward the end of the cooking time, stir in water to moisten, a little at a time, then cover the pan and continue cooking.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are cooked through and the flavors have blended, about 15 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Mound the rice on large plates, spoon the succotash over the rice, and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 702 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SUCCOTASH
You can't get more 'Southern' than succotash. This recipe comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. -Rosa Boone, Mobile, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, simmer ham hock in water until tender, 1-1/2 hours. Cool; remove meat from the bone and return to pan. (Discard bone and broth or save for another use.) Add the tomatoes, beans, peas, corn, green pepper, onion, ketchup and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add okra; simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with dill and chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUPER SIMPLE SUCCOTASH
Steps:
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, then add the bacon and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon has crisped, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic and onions and cook until the onions have softened a bit, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook another 2 minutes. Add the lima beans and then remove from the heat. Stir in the basil and red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve.
BEST-EVER SUCCOTASH
Think of this classic succotash as a greatest hits list of summer veggies.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place lima beans in a medium saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to medium-low, and simmer until beans are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While beans simmer, place bacon slices in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Cook until crisp, about 8 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels; crumble and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
- Add chopped onion, fresh okra, and garlic to skillet over medium, and cook, stirring often, until onion is just tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in fresh corn kernels, salt, pepper, and drained beans, and cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and bright yellow, 5 to 6 minutes. Add butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and sliced basil; sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve immediately.
CREAMY CONFETTI SUCCOTASH
An easy-to-eat beautiful vegetable mélange to serve in the prettiest bowl you have.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onions in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg
HAM AND SUCCOTASH STEW WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook the onion and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the ham,the carrot, the corn, the lima beans, the broth, the water, and the thyme and simmer the stew, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the carrot is tender. While the stew is simmering, in a bowl whisk together the cornmeal, the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, add the Cheddar, and toss the mixture well. Stir in the milk until the dough is just combined.
- Add the beurre manié to the stew, a little at a time, stirring until the sauce is thickened, and simmer the stew for 2 minutes. Transfer the stew to a buttered 1-quart shallow baking dish, drop the biscuit dough in 6 mounds on top of it, and bake the stew in the upper third of a preheated 425°F. oven for 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden.
SUMMER SUCCOTASH WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE
The inspiration for this recipe came from Southern Cast Iron magazine. They used bacon for this recipe, however, I wanted to make it more like a one pot meal, so I used Kielbasa instead. I never thought I liked lima beans until making this recipe, now I love them. For an even heartier meal, add a skillet of hot corn bread, fresh...
Provided by Julia Ferguson
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In dutch oven or large pan, bring beans, broth and water to a boil over med high heat. Reduce heat and simmer beans for about 15 min. until tender. Drain beans and set aside. Reserve broth.
- 2. In large cast iron skillet, cut smoked sausage into 1inch pieces. Saute sausage until brown. .
- 3. Add corn, onion, and garlic. Cook about 5 min, or until browned.
- 4. Add lima beans, pepper, chives, fresh herbs, and 2 cups of reserved broth. Cover and cook over medium- low heat for 10 min.
- 5. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
- 6. season with salt and pepper to taste. I do not use salt, so I did not add any. I thought the Kielbasa was salty enough.
SUCCOTASH CASSEROLE
Ready in under an hour, this cheesy succotash casserole is packed with corn, baby lima beans, red bell pepper and cheddar cheese.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, corn and lima beans. Cook about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables to large bowl; set aside.
- In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, thyme, salt, pepper and mustard with whisk. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling; cook and stir until sauce is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over vegetables; mix well. Pour mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 59.0 mg, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SUCCOTASH
Frozen or canned vegetables may be substituted for fresh ones.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lima beans and salt, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan heat tomatoes, sugar and remaining 1/2 cup butter. Cook until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir tomatoes into lima beans and add corn; cook 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1083.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your succotash.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make succotash, so feel free to adjust the recipe to suit your own taste.
Conclusion:
Succotash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its colorful ingredients and smoky flavor, succotash is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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