SHUCKY BEANS

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This is a southern tradition and is served mainly at the holidays. The original name was Leather Britches.

Provided by Jacqueline in KY

Categories     Vegetable

Time 14h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup dried green beans
4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 inches square salt bacon

Steps:

  • Wash about 1 cups of dried green beans.
  • Place them in a pan with 4 cups of water.
  • Let stand overnight.
  • Next day, pour off the water in which the beans were soaked and rinse them well.
  • Put the beans into a large pot with a close fitting lid.
  • Add 3/4 teaspoon salt. 3 cups of water, and a 2 inch square of salt pork. (can use bacon grease).
  • Cook over medium heat for about 3 hours, adding more water if need.
  • Note:.
  • Dried beans swell as they soak, what you think is just a little turns out to be a lot when cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 293.9

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