Shucky Beans

This is a southern tradition and is served mainly at the holidays. The original name was Leather Britches.

• Ready In: 14 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dried green beans
• 4  cups water
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  inches  square salt bacon

Directions

1. Wash about 1 cups of dried green beans.
2. Place them in a pan with 4 cups of water.
3. Let stand overnight.
4. Next day, pour off the water in which the beans were soaked and rinse them well.
5. Put the beans into a large pot with a close fitting lid.
6. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt. 3 cups of water, and a 2 inch square of salt pork. (can use bacon grease).
7. Cook over medium heat for about 3 hours, adding more water if need.
8. Note:.
9. Dried beans swell as they soak, what you think is just a little turns out to be a lot when cooked.