HOW TO COOK STRING BEANS ON STOVE RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash the potatoes under cool running water. Set aside.
• Place a couple inches of cold water in your sink. Add the green beans.
• Swish the beans around to wash them, removing any leaves or debris.
• Lift the beans out of the wash water. Place in a colander to drain.
• One at a time, snap the ends off the beans, removing any strings as you go.
• Discard the end pieces.
• Snap each bean into bite sized pieces.
• Place the beans in a large stock pot and cover with water by about 3 inches.
• Add the red potatoes. Cut them into quarters if preferred.
• Add the bacon grease.
• Add the sugar.
• Place on stove top over Medium High heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to Medium and let cook for one hour.
• Add the black pepper.
• Add the salt. Stir well.
• Continue to cook the beans and potatoes until done as desired.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add onions, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring often until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring until the onions are deep golden brown and soft, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile place the green beans on a sheet pan and spritz all over with olive oil spray, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Bake until tender crisp, about 16 to 18 minutes, turning halfway.
• Transfer to a platter and top with caramelized onions. Serve hot.