Shaker Creamed String Beans (1953)

• 2 lbs green beans
• 1/4 lb salt pork, chopped
• 1.2 cup cream
• 1 tspn sugar
• 1/2 tspn salt
• Pinch of soda
• Dash of pepper

Break off the ends of beans and break into 2-inch lengths. Try out salt pork in bottom of pan; when slightly browned, add beans and a cup of boiling water.

When boiling, add a very small amount of soda, and cook for 20 minutes. Drain off water, and add sugar, salt, pepper and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

(Origin - "The Shaker Cook Book - Not by Bread Alone" by Caroline B. Piercy, 1953.)

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