Old-Fashioned Barbecue Lima Beans

3          cups dry large lima beans
3/4       cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
1/2       cup ketchup
1/2       cup barbecue sauce
2          tablespoons butter
Salt and Pepper to taste

Soak beans in 8 cups cold water for 1 hour. Drain

Add 10 cups hot water. Bring to a boil. Cover with lid slightly tipped and cook 1 hours until tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to keep beans covered. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups liquid.

Add onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and 1 cup of reserved liquid to beans. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add remaining 1/2 cup water if thinner consistency is desired. Let stand covered 10-15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 cups. Serves 8.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories 307, Protein 18 g, Carbohydrates 53 g, Fat 4 g, Calories from fat 12%. Cholesterol 8 g, Fiber 16 g, Folate 185 mcg, Sodium 329 mg