Classic Country Green Beans

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I love green beans in any form, but this is my family's absolute favorite way to eat them. There are never any leftovers!

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora
Published on February 28, 2014
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, undrained

  • 1 cup water, or as needed

  • 2 ounces fatback, sliced into small rectangles

  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon

  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Empty canned green beans with liquid into a large saucepan. Add enough water to just cover beans. Stir in fatback, bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined; bring to a boil.

  2. Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 more minutes.

Cook's Note:

Beans can be allowed to cook on low heat for up to 2 hours if desired for a softer consistency and deeper flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103 Calories
6g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1025mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 246mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.