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Southern Style String Beans and Potatoes

Cultural Context

Originating from the rural South, Southern Style String Beans and Potatoes is a staple dish that reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooking, often utilizing seasonal vegetables and simple ingredients. Traditionally served as a side dish at family gatherings and Sunday dinners, it embodies the warmth and hospitality of Southern culture. Today, this dish has found its way into homes across the United States, often adapted with various meats and spices to suit personal tastes.

Southern AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb string beans
8 small potatoes
8 slices of bacon
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp black pepper

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

1

Rinse the string beans and break them into two halves, then set aside.

2

Rinse the potatoes and cut them into quarters.

3

In a frying pan, fry the bacon for 7 minutes or until brown and crispy, then remove and set aside.

4

In a separate pan, add string beans, chicken broth, and water, and cook for 5 minutes.

5

After 5 minutes, add onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cover and cook for 30 minutes.

6

After 30 minutes, add the potatoes and bacon, and allow to cook for an additional hour.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

frying panseparate pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Green Beans and PotatoesSouthern Green Beans

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