Southern Green Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (cut into small pieces)
• 2 pounds fresh green beans (ends trimmed and snaped in half)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse beans in a colander, then wrap up in a clean dish towel to dry.

2. 2

   Cook bacon pieces (4 slices) in a large Dutch oven or pot until crisp. Add green beans (2 pounds) to the pan and continue to cook on medium heat, tossing beans well to coat in bacon dripping, until beans turn bright green about 3 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth (2 cups), then the salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and bring to a simmer.

3. 3

   Simmer on low, covered with the lid cracked just a bit, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Adjust seasoning. Remove to serving platter with a slotted spoon. Top with a sprinkle or so of the cooking liquid and serve.