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

Haroon Haroon
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I've never had shucky beans before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were amazing!


Jonathan Potter
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These beans were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Usmail Bakar
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I'm not a big fan of shucky beans, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. I might even make them again sometime.


Md Sourav
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These beans were a bit too salty for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of salt I use next time.


Ntswaki Sithole
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I love this recipe! The beans are always so tender and flavorful. I've even started making them for my friends and family.


Priyanka Akter
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These beans were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with rice and it was a great meal.


Toeless Toe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The beans are always tender and flavorful.


Dgegee Gsgeeeg
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These beans were perfect! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Cute Cute
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some additional spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Jony Sarker
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These beans were a bit too smoky for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Chinyere Tonyc
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I've never had shucky beans before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were so easy to make and so flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


Trevor Coelho
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These beans were delicious! I added a little bit of extra garlic and onion, and they were perfect. I served them with cornbread and collard greens, and it was a meal to remember.


Mary Shannon
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Followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfectly. So easy to make and so delicious. Will definitely be making these again.


Asrful Islam
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These shucky beans were a hit at our last family gathering! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and tender texture. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


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