HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRY CLOTHES RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash fresh green beans under cold running water.
• Let beans air dry, or pat dry with paper towels.
• Thread a large needle with clean white thread.
• Remove the stem end from each bean, pointy end is okay.
• Snap beans in half or longer beans into thirds.
• Carefully thread one bean onto the thread.
• Tie a knot around the first bean to secure it.
• Continue to thread the needle through each bean.
• Do not puncture the actual bean inside, it might cause the bean to rot.
• Tie a knot around the final bean on the thread to secure it.
• Hang the strings of beans in a dry, damp free area to let dry.
• A storage closet, or pantry works well.
• Let the beans hang and dry for two months or longer.
• Dried beans can be placed, still on strings, in a paper bag when dry.
• Close the end of the bag to keep out insects until ready to prepare beans.
• When ready to cook, slide the beans off of the thread.
• Place dried beans in a colander and rinse well.
• Place rinsed beans in a large bowl and cover with water.
• Let beans soak for 24 hours.
• Place soaked beans and water in a sauce pot.
• Add seasoning meat as desired. Fatback or ham hocks work great.
• Place pot on stove and bring to a low simmer.
• Simmer beans until done. About 2-3 hours.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add a dash of sugar if desired.
• Remove from heat when done.
• Enjoy!