Best Ednas Green Beans Recipes

MY NANA'S FAMOUS GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat in a heavy 3 qt saucepan until the bacon is fully rendered.
• DO NOT remove any of the bacon grease - it's what makes these green beans so amazing!
• Add the onions and saute with bacon until transparent.
• Add green beans and pepper and stir making sure the bacon drippings are getting mixed in well.
• Add chicken broth and reduce heat to low.
• Cover and continue cooking the green beans for 30 minutes up to two hours, stirring occasionally. Make sure there is liquid in the bottom of your pot so that the beans don't get scorched.
• Check for seasoning levels and add salt and pepper if necessary.
• Enjoy!

GREEN BEANS IN PORK STOCK

Steps:

• Bring ham hock and water to a boil with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until very soft, about 1 hour.
• Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and discard skin, then finely chop meat, discarding bone.
• Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain beans, then toss with ham and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.

EDNA'S GREENS

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems and discolored spots from greens.
• Wash greens thoroughly; drain and cut greens into strips.
• Set aside.
• Slice salt pork at 1/4-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, the skin.
• Combine salt pork, water, and pepper in a large Dutch oven; bring mixture to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
• Add greens, and cook, uncovered, 17 minutes or until tender.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

EDNA'S GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Stir sugar and vinegar into bacon drippings Meanwhile, layer in a 11x9 baking dish as follows: Beans, onion rings spread evenly, crumbled bacon and almonds
• 2. Pour heated dressing over the beans. Marinate covered in the refrigerator overnight, Next day remove cover, Bake uncovered 350 oven for 45 minutes