I made these for my first Thanksgiving with my “in-loves” and they loved them! It’s enough for a large group and is easy to make. The key is fresh green beans. Don’t cut corners with canned or frozen! You’ll thank me later.
Fresh Southern Green Beans
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Author: Tiffany Whitener
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of fresh green beans
- 12 ounces of salt-cured pork, sliced
- 2 teaspoons of Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cups of warm water
Instructions
- Cut fresh green beans in half on large cutting board and set aside.
- In a large wok or pan of your choice, cook the salt pork on medium heat.
- Add 2 cups of warm water to pan.
- Add beans.
- Add more water to cover beans, if necessary. Water should reach at least 1 inch over beans.
- Add pepper and Mrs. Dash and stir well, bringing to a low boil.
- Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Once cooled, place in refrigerator overnight if cooking in advance.
- Heat to warm over medium-low before serving.
Note: The flavor intensifies overnight. However, the beans can be served immediately if you are cooking the dish the day of.
Cooking is an act of love! Learn to love!
xoxo – Tiffany
Recipe and photo copyright 2014 Tiffany Whitener
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