Lima Beans and Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Lima Beans and Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh green lima beans; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh summer savory; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 (1-inch thick) pork chops; 2 cups fine bread crumbs, toasted; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh green lima beans
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons chopped fresh summer savory
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 (1-inch thick) pork chops
2 cups fine bread crumbs, toasted
1 cup sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cook lima beans in salted water until almost tender, and reserved 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
3
Pour the lima beans into a large flat baking dish with the reserved liquid.
4
Stir in the salt, pepper, sugar, mustard, parsley, savory, thyme, and chopped onion.
5
Mix well.
6
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the chops and cook, turning once, until well browned.
8
Place the chops on top of the beans.
9
Mix bread crumbs with sour cream.
10
Spread over chops.
11
Cover dish and bake for 8 minutes.
12
Uncover the chops and continue baking, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes more.
13
Arrange the chops on a bed of the lima beans on a large platter and sprinkle with parsley.
14
Serve

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh green lima beans, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Lima Beans and Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lima Beans and Pork Chops

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