Fresh From Farm Southern Green Beans Food

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the vegetable oil. Spread the ham in the skillet in a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns brown and crispy. Remove half of the ham shards from the skillet and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Leave the remaining ham and any fat that has rendered in the skillet.
• Add the green beans, chicken stock, pepper and salt to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock reduces and darkens in color and the beans are soft but hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving platter and sprinkle with the reserved crispy ham.

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.

FRESH FROM FARM SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Wash and snap beans.
• 2. Place chopped onion and cut up bacon into small pieces in deep pot. Cook until bacon is almost done
• 3. Place clean snapped beans in pot with bacon and onion .. Add enough water to just cover beans and add in bullion and spices to pot .. Mix up.
• 4. Bring to a boil cover and turn down. To simmer. 30 minutes s if ya like a bit firmer beans I usually do an hour. Then take lid off and let The liquid cook down a bit more for 20 minutes or so. The longer the more the fluid reduces and the flavors bursts.. You can add more season if its not enough at this point after cooking. Easier to add then have to much