Country Green Beans
Recipe from The Food Channel

You want savory, country-style green beans -- the kind your grandmother served? This is the recipe.


Country Green Beans

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Ingredients
  • 10  cans
    (10 pounds) green beans, fresh or canned
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  • 4  cups
    onions, chopped
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  • 1  pound
    bacon, chopped
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  • 2 
    ham hocks
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  • 4  pounds
    new potatoes, quartered
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Directions
1.
If using fresh green beans, wash and pinch tips.
2.
In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion, bacon, and ham hocks for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent.
3.
Add beans, toss to blend, add a small amount of water, and simmer over low heat for approximately 3 hours.
4.
Add potatoes and cook an additional 2 hours or until fork tender.

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