EMERIL'S SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND NEW POTATOES

Emeril's Southern-Style Green Beans With Bacon and New Potatoes image

Provided by Spongebob Chefpants

Categories Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pot of beans, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices bacon, cut into thirds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
8 small new potatoes, halved if large
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until it has rendered most of its fat and has begun to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the green beans and potatoes and enough water to just cover them.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then cover the pan and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep the beans covered.
As the beans get close to being done they will become quite fragile, so take care when stirring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 223.7, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 7, Protein 13.9