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cayenne green beans

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Recipe by
Bonnie Bingenheimer
@BonnieBing
Oakland, TN

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!

yield 6 serving(s)
method Saute

Ingredients For cayenne green beans

  • 6 oz
    bacon
  • 1
    onion, minced
  • 2 lb
    fresh green beans, washed and tips removed
  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper

How To Make cayenne green beans

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