Old-Fashioned String Beans and Bacon (1935)

• 1 can string beans and liquid, or an equal amount of fresh beans
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice and well-browned
• 1 small onion, left whole
• 1 cup water
• Pepper

Put all ingredients into kettle, and boil until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.

More "Lost" Green Beans Recipes

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(Origin - "The Southern Cook Book of Fine Old Recipes - 322 Old Dixie Recipes" by Lillie S. Lustig, Claire Sondheim, and Sarah Rensel, published by Culinary Arts Institute, 1935.)