Grandma Terry's Southern Beans |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 370 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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There's nothing like going to Grandma Terry's a big plate of beans and fried cornbread. A simple and very inexpensive meal. Ingredients:
1 lb great northern bean |
3 slices bacon |
2 -3 quarts water |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Start in the morning.
2. Empty bag of beans into a strainer and clean, removing any bad ones and tossing them away.
3. Pour beans and bacon to a dutch oven or stock pot. Add water til it's about 2 inch or so above the beans.
4. Cook on medium heat, stirring ocationally and adding water as needed, til beans are tender. Around 4-5 hours.
5. Lower heat to low and season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue simmering until ready to serve. Soups should thicken as it simmers.
6. Remove bacon before serving.
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