Kentucky-Style Green Beans
"My mom's recipe. A really good pot of beans."
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 -4 lbs roma green beans
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⁄4 1/4 lb ham hocks or 1/4 lb bacon
- 1 -2 cup chicken broth
directions
- Wash the beans, remove the tips, and break all beans in half. Set aside.
- Melt butter in large saucepan or dutch oven. Add onion and saute until transluscent.
- Add the broken beans, salt and pepper to taste and saute. When the beans begin to soften, add the ham or bacon, and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until beans are soft.
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Reviews
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Absolutely delicious! I sliced my onion into rings instead of chopping it, otherwise made just as specified. Easy to make and such wonderful flavor - a terrific way to cook fresh green beans - thanks for sharing your mom's recipe! Made for Spring PAC 2009
