SHUCKY BEANS
This is a southern tradition and is served mainly at the holidays. The original name was Leather Britches.
Provided by Jacqueline in KY
Categories Vegetable
Time 14h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash about 1 cups of dried green beans.
- Place them in a pan with 4 cups of water.
- Let stand overnight.
- Next day, pour off the water in which the beans were soaked and rinse them well.
- Put the beans into a large pot with a close fitting lid.
- Add 3/4 teaspoon salt. 3 cups of water, and a 2 inch square of salt pork. (can use bacon grease).
- Cook over medium heat for about 3 hours, adding more water if need.
- Note:.
- Dried beans swell as they soak, what you think is just a little turns out to be a lot when cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 293.9
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Onesiesia Millwood
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.
Mim Alim
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian so I omitted the bacon. The beans were still delicious!
DIMI HB
[email protected]I'm allergic to pork so I used turkey bacon instead. It turned out great!
Maria Pollack
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the beans were still tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Yennie Kay jain
[email protected]These beans were a little too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
vicky Mian
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beans are always tender and flavorful. I usually add a little extra garlic and paprika to give them a little more kick.
Junaid Saeed
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
Oscar Estoa
[email protected]These beans were delicious! I made them for a cookout and they were a hit. I'll definitely be making them again.
Sarah Guenther
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and onion add a nice smoky flavor. I like to serve them over rice or mashed potatoes.
Zuhib khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful with a hint of smokiness. I served them with cornbread and collard greens and it was a perfect Southern meal.
Xeeshan Khalil
[email protected]These shucky beans were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone raved about how delicious and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again soon.