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Paula Deen String Beans Recipe

Paula Deen String Beans Recipe

Learning how to make Paula Deen String Beans Recipe is easy. This Paula Deen String Beans Recipe brings Southern comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Colander
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh string beans
  • 6 slices of thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beans: Wash your fresh string beans in cold water. Trim off the tough woody ends with your knife.
  • Fry the Bacon: Place the bacon pieces into the large pot. Cook them until they are brown and very crispy.
  • Saute the Onions: Add the diced onions into the bacon fat. Stir them until they look clear and feel soft.
  • Add the Liquids: Pour in the beef broth and the water. Bring the mixture to a quick and steady boil.
  • Simmer the Beans: Drop the cleaned beans into the hot liquid. Lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Season the Dish: Add the butter, salt, pepper, and sugar now. Let everything cook for about one hour total.
  • Drain and Serve: Remove the beans with a slotted spoon. Place them in a warm bowl to serve immediately.

Notes

➔ Use fresh green beans for the very best texture.
➔ Cook the bacon until it is extra crispy first.
➔ Do not rush the long and slow simmering process.
➔ Season with extra salt only at the very end.
➔ Add a splash of water if the liquid gets low.
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