Category Archives: greenbeans

Jun 13

Southern String Beans

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These are the green beans I remember from childhood at Mama’s. I have added onion and I cook mine in chicken stock. They are still really good. Hope ya’ll give them a try.

Southern String Beans

2 pounds string beans washed and snapped

3 slices thick sliced bacon cut up

1 large white onion cut up

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

3 caps of cider vinagar

salt & pepper to taste

Place all of the ingredients into a medium stock pot. Heat on medium high and bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer on low for 4 – 5 hours. Adding more stock as needed.

Jun 10

Fresh Green Beans

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3 or 4 pounds fresh green beans washed and snapped

1 large onion peeled and sliced

1 hamhock or several slices of bacon cut into bite size pieces

5 or 6 cups chicken stock or water

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon apple cider vinagar

Put everything in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Or until the beans are tender.