Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans
Seasoned pork neck bones are simmered with dried lima beans, onion, and red bell pepper for a hearty Southern-style dish. Garlic, sage, cayenne, nutmeg, and seasoned salt create a deeply spiced flavor, while the beans and tender pork make it filling enough for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sage, nutmeg, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub part of this mixture into the pork neck bones; set the neck bones and remaining seasoning aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the neck bones, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, adding water as needed to keep the meat and vegetables from scorching.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the lima beans in a large pot and pour in water; bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
- 4
After the beans have stood for 1 hour, drain and rinse them. Return the beans to the pot and pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then stir in the pork and vegetables and the remaining spice mixture. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the lima beans are tender and the pork is falling off the bones, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 509.17 kcal High 25%
- Protein 40.1 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 45.8 g 17%
- Total Fat 24.03 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 5.51 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.01 mg High 40%
- Sodium 217.69 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 18.75 g Good Source 67%
- Total Sugars 13.52 g --
- Added Sugars 9.99 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 39.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.52 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 878.11 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 9.24 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 29.12 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans is made with 17 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 509.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Lima Beans. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 509.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans healthy?
- Pork Neck Bones with Lima Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 509.17 calories and 40.1 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 217.69 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.51 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.99 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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