Home-Style Butterbeans

Cook bacon:

Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes.

Cook onions:

Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease . (Reserve extra drippings for another use.) Add onions and sauté until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add brown sugar:

Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Add butterbeans:

Stir in butterbeans, bacon, and butter until butter is melted and beans are thoroughly coated.

Add water:

Stir in 3 cups water.

Cook beans:

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until beans are very tender and liquid is thickened and just below top of beans. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with a slotted spoon.