Family Favorite Mississippi Green Beans Food

MY FAMILY'S FAVORITE: MISSISSIPPI GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, add oil, butter, and diced bacon.
• 2. Heat over medium heat until butter melts and bacon is cooked and just crisped. Stir well.
• 3. Add brown sugar and soy; stirring until smooth.
• 4. OVEN: Bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 30 minutes and then uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
• 5. SLOW COOKER: Cook on low 6-7 hours or high 4-5 hours.

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the green beans, then season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Add the stock, then bring to a simmer and cover the skillet. Cook until the green beans are bright green and just slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover the skillet and cook until the liquid evaporates and the green beans are tender, 10 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoon butter and season with additional salt and pepper.

FAMILY FAVORITE MISSISSIPPI GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix melted butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar until sugar dissolves and mixture is well combined.
• Add bacon bits (with drippings) to butter mixture.
• Place green beans in large airtight container (I use 2 gallon ziploc).
• Pour marinade over beans.
• Make sure all beans are coated with marinade.
• Place beans in fridge for 12-24 hours.
• Cook as you prefer:

SKILLET GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add the broth. Cover and cook just until the beans are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice. Top with the lemon zest and Parmesan.