"BEST EVER" GREEN BEANS AND NEW POTATOES
This simple, delicious recipe dates back generations in my family...we always get half-runner beans for this recipe and we can find them at our local produce store around Memorial Day (they are shipped in but first taste of the season is still OH SO GOOD!!! You can tweak the recipe according to your tastes by making it sweeter...
Provided by Mary Kay Nugent
Categories Vegetables
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Half runners have the very distinct feature of a string that runs down both sides of the bean...i find it easiest to snap off one end of the bean and pull the string down then snap the other end and remove the string on the other side....This will help you remove most of the strings but you will never get them all so don't get frustrated...small price to pay for the end result! So, step one is to snap off the ends and remove the string and break the beans into halves, or thirds...then put them in your kitchen sink and run water over them to wash them off
- 2. Dice up your onion and remove the skin off of a 1-2 lb chunk of jowl bacon...salt pork can also be used but I prefer the jowl bacon...slice the jowl in about 1/4 in. slices...put your bacon grease or lard in a large stock pot on med. hi heat, add your jowl bacon and let it get kinda brown on the edges and fry up a little bit...add diced onion at this point as well...Saute onion for about 5 min.
- 3. Put all of your beans into the stock pot, add water just up to the top of the beans (do not cover completely), add salt & pepper (I use about an 1/8 of a cup each of the salt and pepper for optimum flavor but you can adjust according to your dietary allowances and taste. Cover and bring to a hard boil then turn heat down and just cook with a steady light boil on about medium for approximately an hour.
- 4. While the beans are cooking boil your potatoes. Tiny potatoes are rare at the grocery store though the earliest new potatoes at the farmers market can be just this small. I would pick out the smallest red-skinned potatoes available, of similar size so they cook evenly. Cook them whole,(you can peel them if you want, but it can be tedious with potatoes of a very small size) then cut into halves or quarters when tossing with the butter. In a large sauce pan boil till fork tender....drain and add the stick of butter to the potatoes...when melted and your beans are done dump the potatoes (with butter) over into the bean pot and stir...Adjust seasonings and Enjoy!!
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Collin Prins
[email protected]This dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly delicious.
SG JUNIOR
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Bivek Jung
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this recipe did not disappoint. It's a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine.
Ahmad Seyar Noori
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it goes well with grilled meats.
Musa Barasa
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so healthy. It's a great way to enjoy green beans and potatoes without feeling guilty.
Sonja Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The green beans and potatoes are packed with nutrients.
Ahmed Wasiq
[email protected]I've never been a fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so flavorful and tender.
Jess Benford
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The bacon and potatoes add a lot of flavor.
Ibrar Sarla
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans and potatoes. I always have some on hand, so it's a quick and easy side dish.
Richard Nathan Adams
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
fritaye Tesfaye
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great go-to side dish for busy weeknights.
JW MUSIC
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy bacon and tender green beans.
Abubakry khadijah Adunife
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor profile.
Sagar Neupane
[email protected]These green beans and potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're healthy, tasty, and easy to make.
MD Kimmoth
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it and even my picky kids ate their vegetables.
Elden Ring
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen green beans, depending on what I have on hand.
Ziyanda Xulu
[email protected]I've tried many green bean recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The addition of new potatoes and bacon makes it extra delicious.
Gaming with habib 12
[email protected]These green beans and new potatoes were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the simple yet flavorful combination of ingredients.