Southern Style Green Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 (16 oz) cans green beans , frozen can be used also
1/2 cup bacon grease
1 cup sugar
8 cups water , more if needed as thay cook down

Directions:

Drain beans and cover with the water. Add bacon grease and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3 hours. Cover with lid.
Stir only when absolutely necessary as not to break the beans down.
Add water as needed.
The last 15-20 minutes, turn heat to medium high or high. Cook beans until most of the water is gone and the sugar has carmelized.
Remove from heat and strain with spatula and serve warm!
These are a great side with pork, beef or turkey! Must have homemade yeast rolls to complete the meal!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.92 Kcal (996 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.2g	26%
Cholesterol	16.34mg	5%
Sodium	33.65mg	1%
Potassium	40.28mg	1%
Total Carbs	21.32g	7%
Sugars	20.17g	81%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	2%
Protein	0.38g	1%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	38.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.94 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.62g	26%
Cholesterol	4.39mg	5%
Sodium	9.04mg	1%
Potassium	10.82mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.73g	7%
Sugars	5.42g	81%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	2%
Protein	0.1g	1%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	10.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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