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Southern-Style Green Beans

By Joe RandallPublished: Sep 28, 2010

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Cal/Serv:

73

Joe Randall includes these slow-simmered green beans on his Southern-style Thanksgiving menu, which also includes Butter-Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Dressing with Sage and Sausage, and Mom Pan's Creamy Mashed Potatoes.

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Ingredients

3/4 lb. salt-pork fatback
2 1/2 qt. water
3 lb. fresh green beans
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Cut 3 slits in fatback. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add fatback, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Stir in beans and cook for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tender. Discard fatback. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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