Lisas Beans Food

LISA'S DRIED GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Look over the beans and remove any rocks or broken beans. Rinse the beans and put in a large pot. Add water, about 8 cups or enough to cover by at least an inch. Bring to a boil on stove. Add onions, garlic, bay leaf and ham hock. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Makw sure you don't run out of water and that the beans don't scorch. Add more water if necessary.
• After beans have softened (about 2 hours), add salt and pepper to taste.
• Continue cooking until beans are done. Make sure the soup is not too thick or too thin. (I usually get it too thick but you can always add water to thin it out.). Remove bay leaf and serve.

LISA'S POLE BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Cut three slits in the side meat and rinse it with warm water. Place it in a pot with the water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes. Wash the beans, break them into 1- to 2-inch pieces, removing the ends and add them to the pot. Bring the water to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low and cook the beans slowly, stirring often, for about two hours. Add a little hot water if needed. There should be very little water left in the pot when the beans are done.

EASY SWEET GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat water in a pot large enough to hold all of your beans until boiling.
• Wash, trim and cut your green beans into bite sized pieces while you are waiting for the water to boil.
• When water is boiling and your beans are prepared dump them into the boiling water for about 5 minutes or bright green.
• While beans are boiling grab a medium bowl and combine soy sauce, melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until blended. Set aside.
• When beans are cooked drain them in a colander in the sink or how ever you prefer. Return beans to the pot and add the soy mixture on top of the beans. Toss beans in mixture until they are all coated. Serve immediately.
• I always serve this dish with rice. I usually serve the beans beside or on top of the rice with a little extra sauce drizzled all over!