easily pulls apart with a fork and the beans are creamy.

Once cooked, gently skim off any excess fat from the surface with a spoon if desired. Lightly stir the pot, turning the pork chunks in the gravy and spooning some of the sauce over the butter beans, but keep the pieces of pork mostly intact for a nice, rustic look.
Taste the gravy and beans and adjust the seasoning only if needed; the onion soup mix already adds plenty of salt and