Green beans have always been part of our lives.

We grew them, picked them, canned them, and ate them while growing up.

A lot of them.

the ingredients to make the Southern Green Beans

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The only things we had more of was potatoes!

We also cooked our green beans a long time.

Thats just the way it was done then, and the way we do it now.

a photo of the cooked bacon on a paper towel on a plate and a cup of bacon grease

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Remove and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate until cool, then chop it.

a photo of the green beans

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Wash the green beans and drain them in a colander.

Pat them dry and trim the ends.

Snap them in half to make bite-sized pieces.

a recipe photo of the Southern Green Beans

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Place the green beans in a large pot.

Remove the lid and gently stir.

Cook for 30 minutes more without the lid to allow the liquid to reduce.

Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl.

Top with the chopped bacon.

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