Old South Green Beans And Potatoes Recipes

SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until it has rendered most of its fat and has begun to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the green beans and potatoes and enough water to just cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then cover the pan and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep the beans covered. As the beans get close to being done they will become quite fragile, so take care when stirring.

GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat combine potatoes, green beans, thyme, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and 3/4 cup of broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• In a small bowl blend remaining broth and cornstarch. Stir in parsley; add to potato mixture. Cook, stirring, until bubbly and thickened.

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium-high. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add stock, salt, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Simmer 10 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork but still firm.
• Add green beans, cover, and simmer until very tender, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes and green beans to a serving dish. Bring the liquid to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1 cup, about 6 minutes. Spoon over the vegetables, and gently fold to mix. Serve hot.

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Quarter the potatoes if you are using the ones that are about 2 inches. If you are using larger potatoes, chop them into cubes.
• Put the cut potatoes in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the potatoes are cooked but still firm.
• Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the green beans and chop them into 2-inch pieces. Add them to a steamer basket and place it over a pot of boiling water. Steam them for about 8 minutes.
• While the potatoes and beans are cooking, make the dressing: mix together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Add the cooked potatoes and green beans to a bowl and add the sliced onions.
• Top with the dressing and stir. Taste for seasonings adjust as necessary.
• Garnish with extra oregano. Eat right away or chill and serve as a cold salad.

OLD SOUTH GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In pot cover green beans with water and boil till tender with potatoes and bacon (or ham hock); drain.
• Add your favorite seasoning (I like butter, salt, and pepper).
• Remember ham hocks take a little longer than green beans, so if you use a ham hock, boil it first till tender then add the rest and cook. I personally never use ham hock due to fat content--I usually just use the bacon strips. I only listed it here as it was in the old south recipe.