Eastern Shore Style Green Beans
 
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Make a quick trip back in time to your childhood to visit those tastes of summer. Memories can last a lifetime, if it's food! Continue the legacy and share with your family.
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Recipe type: Vegetables
Cuisine: Eastern Shore
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 quarts of fresh green beans, washed, ends trimmed
  • 10 small red potatoes, washed, quartered
  • Water~enough to cover beans and potatoes~about an inch above
  • 3 slices of bacon cut into thin strips
  • 2 T. butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash and trim ends of green beans.
  2. Wash and quarter the small red potatoes.
  3. Place beans and potatoes in a 2 quart pot and cover with water.
  4. Add the bacon strips and the butter.
  5. Bring to a boil and return to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and cover. Let it rest.
  7. Before serving, warm up and add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve in a bowl with juices.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/eastern-shore-style-green-beans/