Best Kristis Famous Green Beans Southern Style Recipes

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THE BEST SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS



The Best Southern Green Beans image

These are FANTASTIC! This recipe was revised from an old family favorite! My southern roots come through on this one! Either way the beans end up melting in your mouth and the cooked bacon adds more flavor! REALLY tasty! Good for cookouts or to compliment any meal!

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen green beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans green beans, do not drain
4 -6 slices bacon
1 large onion, sliced large chunks
1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put green beans in pot- if canned add juices, if frozen add water enough to see but not cover beans- cook on medium heat.
  • Fry bacon until cooked but not too crisp- drain on paper towel.
  • Cut onion in large (thick) slices and break rings apart in to beans.
  • Crumble or rip bacon apart add to beans.
  • Add spices to taste.
  • Let cook for a few hours on low heat.
  • If want to serve sooner- turn heat up and cook until water boils down.
  • OR can put in crockpot on low all day long and let simmer.

KRISTI'S "FAMOUS" GREEN BEANS-SOUTHERN STYLE



Kristi's

A long time ago, my great grandma or Ma-Ma as we called her would fix these green beans. She would have my brother and I snap the beans and she'd do the rest. Her house would smell heavenly! Over the years though, I've learned to cut corners and simplify some things. This is my version of her southern style green beans. **It's...

Provided by Kristi Martin

Categories     Vegetables

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 can(s) glory seasoned green beans
2 bag(s) frozen cut green beans
2-3 Tbsp bacon grease
2 Tbsp butter
dash(es) salt
dash(es) pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot pour both cans of green beans with juices and add both bags of frozen green beans. You won't need to add water at this point.
  • 2. Add in your bacon grease and butter. If you are watching your cholesterol or are heart healthy--then this is not for you, I'm sorry. It isn't called "southern style" without bacon grease and real butter!
  • 3. Sprinkle your salt and pepper to your preference and stir until all combined. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer and place your lid and allow to vent.
  • 4. Simmer on low for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally. If you need to add water, only add a small amount. You don't want these watery. Blech! It'll be hard but try to keep your composure and southern etiquette while these are cooking. The aroma is heavenly and mesmerizing. It'll make you say and do things you normally wouldn't! When your beans look limp and dark green in color-they're done. Pour a heap onto your plate and enjoy!

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