cayenne green beans

13 Pinches
Oakland, TN
Updated on Feb 17, 2014

I got this recipe out of a Junior League type cookbook from Savannah, GA (my original hometown!) This is a simple, fresh, spiced up recipe for just regular ole green beans!

prep time
cook time
method Saute
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bacon
  • 1 - onion, minced
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and tips removed
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make cayenne green beans

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.
  • Step 2
    Drain bacon and crumble. leaving drippings in skillet.
  • Step 3
    Add onions to skillet and saute until tender.
  • Step 4
    Add green beans to skillet and saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 5
    Add boiling water to pan and cover. Steam, shaking pan occasionally, for 15 minutes or until beans are tender. Do not overcook.
  • Step 6
    Add vinegar and stir.
  • Step 7
    Add butter, salt and peppers.
  • Step 8
    Transfer to serving dish, toss gently, sprinkle with bacon and serve.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Saute

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