The Most Delicious Southern Style Green Beans That You Ever Ate!

#southerncooking #soulfood #thanksgiving
NOTE: EVERY pot of green beans is not always identical. It depends on your type of bacon, the hotness of your onion and your choice of seasonings. At times you may wish to remove some of your bacon drippings or use 3-4 slices of bacon as opposed to 5-6 pieces. (If you are not used to “Southern” cooking you may wish to remove most of your bacon drippings, to start with) It all just depends on your personal taste! Sometimes you need more or even less chicken broth, it all just depends on humidity/weather, time of year (temp). So use this as a guide and adjust to YOUR tastes! Whether it is more garlic, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes etc., take this and MAKE IT YOUR OWN! These will last in an airtight container up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months.
2-2 ½ lbs fresh (or in a pinch a good quality frozen) green beans, washed, trimmed and snapped into bite sized pieces, Do NOT forget to check for stems!
1-1 1/2 onion (sized as to your preference and cut anyway you like them cut) I used a sweet onion
4-6 slices of bacon (you can cook the slices whole and crumble them up or cut them small while uncooked and pan fry them) You could also use a ham hock or a good ham bone.
½-1 teaspoon salt (adjust at the end of cooking to your taste)
½-1 teaspoon ground pepper (adjust at the end of cooking to your taste)
2-4 cups chicken broth (in a pinch water OK to use, though chicken broth adds a really great "depth" of flavor to the recipe
OPTIONAL (though HIGHLY recommended, I would NEVER leave these out):
1-2 cloves minced garlic (I used minced garlic from a jar)
1-2 teaspoons sugar
¼-1 Cajun seasoning (like Tony’s or try my homemade Cajun seasoning)
Adjust ALL seasonings to YOUR liking.
Additional Optional Choices:
diced new potatoes
field peas
What more "heat"?
Red pepper flakes
Link for Cajun Seasoning:
• Homemade Cajun Seasoning

[@lizlafferty1278]

Hey, Hedy, the moment I saw you beginning layout for your green beans, I KNEW what was for supper!!! I ran to the freezer, grabbed the half gallon container of beans (thanks to our Neighbors, the Fairchilds) got the snipped bacon and onions a-going then plopped in the green beans, frozen chunk and all---THEN I got back to your video. Everything in our kitchen is smelling good... yours look SO SO GOOD!!! We figure that pot liquor's good with some hot crispy0crusted cornbread!!! THANKS for tonight's supper inspiration, Hedy!!! You did good!!!

[@allbetsRoff60]

Lady, I know you can cook, because you now what to do, oh my goodness! I wish I had some of that goodness!👌🏾☺️👍🏾

[@Hedy]

Thank you honey, but I am nothing special! YOU can make this and any other yummy recipe you see! I know you can! :D

[@katarinagarcia2106]

I'm in charge of the grean beans this year and most definitely going to try this recipe, thanks so much!

[@chicagosisabel]

Use this recipe every year. Thank you so much for posting

[@cmmrris1]

Reminds me of back home, good ole country green beans from deep Tennessee. Thank you for sharing. Made me miss home something bad though.

[@michelleguzman5039]

Made this today for Thanksgiving. It was AMAZING! Thank you so much.

[@randomthings8610]

I made this recipe for dinner tonight and all I can say is that these were amazing! These are the best green beans I’ve had in a while! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

[@Hedy]

Well that makes me happy! So glad you liked them!

[@chikisrg]

Question in the video she said 7 cups of chicken broth but in the writing ingredients it says 4, how many cups did you used?

[@daryelljeffries7861]

Great heady. Nice to see someone making something southern instead of just telling us it's the southern way, and then showing us the darn Yankee way of cooking. Thanks again and get well. A displaced hillbilly here.

[@Hedy]

LOL! Hey Daryell! I know exactly what you mean! I was of course raised cooking Southern and Louisiana style for sure. I guess it is mainly what I know. My sweet husband is a Yankee LOL! So I have learned from my mother in law how to make some things that way too. Let me tell you, though it is good, it is night and day worlds apart from Southern style! Thank you so much! :D

[@mbrown7240]

I tried the recipe and the green beans were awesome, and everybody loved them. I make them often now. Thanks Hedy

[@lindav1189]

I am impressed. I am an Italian cook and I can see that you use the best ingredients and the best flavorings in your cooking. I'm going to make this for my family I know they will love it

[@Hedy]

I sure appreciate that! I apologize for the belated response, but I thank you just the same! :D

[@Ladybird1967]

The way you cut the bacon and onions is amazing

[@Hedy]

Thank you so much! I always try to make things easier! :D

[@godess54]

OMG these look BOOM! Definitely gonna try for thanksgiving in the crockpot!

[@Lixx34899]

Have to say the best recipe on youtube!

[@Hedy]

Well thank you SO very much! I am extremely flattered! :D I do hope you will let me know how you liked them!

[@kilaprice4869]

linda hatcher baked

[@schadowolf]

Glad I found this recipe/video. Going to try it, subbed!

[@toniamarie8444]

I've always bought canned green beans but not anymore. I've made green beans like this twice and your recipe is great and easy. Thanks!

[@Hedy]

Aww, Tonia, thank you, you are so welcome! Yes, if you ever make them this way you will never want canned again! They are good using fresh or frozen! :D

[@earthawoods4382]

I go try cook these southern green beans. First t Thanksgiving

[@Hedy]

I bet they came out just great! You know even if any recipe doesn't turn out perfect the first time, you just try it again and you will succeed! I apologize for the late response. I have had health issues for the last few months. Let me know how you liked them! :D

[@nishadarden2071]

Looks so good. I can't wait to try it

[@Hedy]

You will not be disappointed! Thank you!

[@tyradee5127]

Tried your recipe today, mama. They are soooo good. Pray that I don't eat them all before tomorrow 😂 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[@Hedy]

LOL! It is so hard to NOT eat them up! I sure appreciate you honey! Happy Thanksgiving belated! I am way behind on comments as I am healing from major neck surgery. I am doing good right now and planning new videos to start coming out in the next few days!:D

[@arbeeex]

I grew up eating this dish from about 1948. Yum! I make it slightly differently using Shelly Beans (I like Libby's but brand does not matter). I add some sugar and several whole onions that usually dissolve in the process, so I add a few more an hour before I finish YUM YUM. This is even better the second day (if you have any leftovers). I made a batch yesterday and barely had a cupful left so I am making another batch right now. And the leftover liquid is delicious too.

[@Hedy]

Your way sounds delicious! You bet they are better the second time. I try to mention that in my videos here and there that some dishes (like the green beans) are BETTER the second day! So many folks don't like leftovers! They are missing out aren't they? LOL Thank you for your comment and for watching! :D

[@lenahatcher2014]

omg! this looks great i will def be cooking my green beans like this thurs! thank you for sharing

[@Hedy]

Thank you so much! I sure hope you liked them! Sorry for just now answering, I am way behind on comments! :D

[@HalfBadPlantDad]

Best greenbeans I’ve ever made!!!!!!

[@apsaraa4197]

Very nice. makes me want to head tot he farmers market for some fresh green beans.

[@Hedy]

Best place to get them in season! But anytime I can't, I have a confession, I use high quality FROZEN green beans! I just go through and check them all. Also, I am also sorry to just be answering you as I have been ill and just able to get back on KZbin :D

[@sunonymous1]

I like your video. Going to try tonight.

[@Hedy]

I sure hope you enjoyed them! Thank you!

[@stantheman260]

Ah, onions and bacon - what great seasoning for that down home flavor.

[@brucehampton1545]

Ill be making this for Thanksgiving this year. Not sure about the chicken broth but I'm no cook you are so I'll do it your way. Thank you.

[@Hedy]

I am honored! Yes it is good with or without the broth, but the chicken broth does add flavor! Please let me know how it went! I sincerely would like to know! :D

[@starlightzz1480]

You know what you're doing. I know a great recipe when I see one thanks lovely lady ❤

[@Hedy]

Well Star you are so sweet! I truly appreciate you honey! ;D

[@allenlacour7548]

Looks really good. Gotta try it!

[@Hedy]

Thank you! :D

[@Annie-ur6yo]

Thank you

[@juliaarmes6932]

Love both vide0s of Green Beans, the Southern way . So g00d, I've followed you recipe for a year ! Success 😄📒✏🏡🌛☺⚘💃

[@Hedy]

Julia, you always make me smile honey! It makes me happy that you use these recipes! It is why I keep making videos, if I have helped anybody make a great meal, then I have done what I set out to do! :D

[@BH-sn7ws]

To make that really good Southern style green beans add four white potatoes I The last 1/2 hour. The change in taste is amazing. 😊

[@Hedy]

Yes of course! I made a very basic recipe for this video. I usually always make a basic recipe for videos, as not to overwhelm any newbie cooks. The potatoes were listed down in the description. I do personally add them when I am making them for my family.

[@kathleens.m.9562]

looks good

[@cynthiadewalt9885]

i just love the way you talk and how you keep saying ok love that

[@Hedy]

LOL Thank you! I keep trying to stop saying ok LOL But I just keep doing it! Guess I'm just too old to stop! I am also sorry to just be answering you as I have been ill and just able to get back on KZbin. :D

[@cookesflooring]

Looks Good!

[@Hedy]

Thank you! :D

[@Johnathan2106]

Ty Mine came out great!!!!!

[@Hedy]

So happy to hear it!

[@marilynmcclintock2974]

I love green beans. Mine are blooming in my garden. I only use to make my beans, bacon, ham or smoked sausage, onions and a pinch of sugar. Salt and pepper, and cooked low and slow. Sometimes potatoes cooked with them and sometimes canned biscuits steamed on top of my green beans. Only cooked in water. Chicken broth is used for chicken and noodles :) Thumbs up on your video. Grandma Sue in central Indiana and Izzi Too

[@Hedy]

Thank you again Grandma Sue! Low and slow only way to go! The chicken broth is a preference for sure (we all cook mainly how we were taught growing up) though the chicken broth definitely adds to the flavor. I have done both ways over the years and hands down the chicken broth is a winner. I am glad you mentioned chicken and noodles, I had a very old low quality video that I made for that, I took it down ages ago. I have been meaning to remake that for a very long time! Also my Grandma's chicken and dumplin' recipe! :D

[@JohnJordan78]

I've used your recipe a good 4 or 5 times now and can't wait to again tomorrow. Just here brushing up lol. There's nothing quite like down home comfort food like this!

[@Hedy]

Thank you for that John! It is truly so good! I genuinely appreciate you commenting on it. You are now making me want to go and make a batch! LOL :D

[@cadencesmith3096]

Bouta make bacon green beans and mushrooms tonight

[@Hedy]

Hey there! I am so glad! Please let me know how they turned out! :D

[@cadencesmith3096]

@@Hedy super good!

[@Hedy]

@@cadencesmith3096 Cadence (I LOVE that name) I am so glad! :D

[@cadencesmith3096]

@@Hedy thank you!

[@yovondathornton2516]

Great Job

[@Hedy]

Thank you!

[@bryson3401]

made me hungry :)

[@Hedy]

LOL! It is sure good!

[@silvestrehaughton5882]

great recipe

[@Hedy]

Thank you so much for watching! Give it a try, you will be glad that you did!

[@mikeleblanc5030]

Thank you

[@Hedy]

You're welcome! :D

[@zipped65]

Yummy

[@juliaarmes6932]

Can you show how to bake a big ole Country Ham, & Red Eye Gravy ? I think Dad used to soak it , its salt, & bake it low&slow. I can't remember the details & sure hope you know. I'd love to make a Christmas tradition OnCe again. Thank you sincerely. 💕👣🏡🌛☺

[@Hedy]

Yes Julia I sure will! I will also give you a shout out when I do! Believe it of not I already had it on my schedule to shoot during the next few weeks! So stay tuned honey! :D

[@harryhthenorwegian476]

I got seasick...😁😁

[@darrenwolfe7697]

how do I keep them warm or prepare to serve for the following day?

[@Hedy]

So easy, just make them up. Let them cool down, then just store in the refrigerator. They are great to reheat! To tell the truth they are even BETTER the NEXT day!

[@jessicadailey6817]

Yes

[@1995jug]

That look good but I like my beans cooked down dry maybe little scorched and greasy and few taters.

[@Hedy]

Yep that's what we call "cookin' 'em to death, that way of making 'em is some GOOD eatin'!! :D

[@errykflows8683]

Just LIKE Mama use to make; IT Don't get "No'Betta than THAT" ← … NUFF Said ... “🍺 Dilly Dilly”❗ PS. Mama did cook'em with "Small Red Taters" though … JUST Say'n ... “🍺 Dilly Dilly”❗

[@Hedy]

:D Thank you! I usually do as well, my favorite way to have them (I listed them under optional ingredients in the description) I try to make a basic version to start with for those not accustomed to cooking anything. LOL Dilly Dilly!

[@vGameGurlSVG]

You think i can substitute canned green beans instead of fresh ones? ik canned anything with give it a different flavor but have u ever tried??.. thankss.

[@elizabethshaw734]

I do. :-)

[@Hedy]

Hi Stephanie. In all honesty, you can "doctor" up canned green beans (and I surely have done it), you are correct, different flavor. While they would most certainly be better than regular canned green beans, the flavor would not be the same, but good. Now might I suggest that you try it instead with frozen green beans? Frozen is the far better alternative. I apologize for not answering you much sooner, I am getting over some severe health issues. I appreciate your question and hope I wasn't too late. :D

[@elizabethshaw734]

Has anyone seen new videos from Hedy? She and I used to talk online and she was leaving her videos for surgery a couple of years ago and it seems that she has just gone away. :-(

[@Hedy]

Well hey there! You had great timing leaving a comment! I happened to just be on checking stats Elizabeth! I did get extremely ill and also I was devastated that my sweet Mama passed away on top of my illness. It was indeed a difficult time for me and I was gone for a very long while but in January I pushed ahead and came back with several new videos about 10-12 new ones. In February I became unexpectedly ill again, but am now pulling myself back up and slowly gaining my strength back. I have several videos that I shot about 2 1/2 months ago that I am slowly trying to finish editing so that I can upload them. I have many more videos planned, so Elizabeth stay tuned! I appreciate you sticking with me and I am glad to see you are back! :D

[@ramblingjerry]

how long did you soak the beans?

[@Hedy]

I don;t normally soak green beans unless I am just washing them.

[@cayseeds5555]

Can I can them after they are cooked

[@Hedy]

I am so sorry to just see this (I am behind on comments) Believe it or not I don't know anything about canning. I am not sure in this case because of the bacon. I am SO sorry I honestly just don't know. If anyone else does I would appreciate your comment in a reply to this.

[@DBrengartner]

Where’s the link below for your own Cajun seasoning. We love Tony’s but it’s not gluten-free so my wife can’t have it anymore. ☹️ I know the ingredients but the amount of each has been a sticking point.

[@Hedy]

Hey Danny, my sons recently informed me that all folks cannot see annotations, that is where I had put the link, I did not realize that so I will put the link here for you and also up in the description. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPac2Wfe76ZfJo

[@daryelljeffries7861]

The damn Yankee's here in mn think a tator tot hot dish is gourmet cooking.

[@Hedy]

LOL! You are too funny! :D

[@lindapayne2249]

Question...recipe says sugar, video says salt. Can you clarify?

[@Hedy]

The answer is actually both. This particular time I did not add the sugar. I do usually add it, though I honestly don't remember why at the time (5 years ago LOL) why I didn't. However, I do always add the salt. Down in the recipe description, it does show the sugar. as optional. Great question and thank you for asking! I hope I answered it! :D

[@kenfox22]

No onions please

[@Hedy]

Gotta have the onions! LOL

[@dragon3831]

Way too much liquid! Other than that....it looks good

[@Hedy]

Thank you for commenting. The liquid was cooked all the way down and they came out absolutely perfect. I have been making green beans for 40+ years LOL

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

These are cooked to DEATH! mush

[@superintelligentapefromthe121]

A lot of us prefer them that way

[@Hedy]

Heidi honey, they are NOT mush. That is the way they are supposed to be made. In the South, many of us LOVE them cooked Southern style "to DEATH", as I stated in the video. You don't know what you are missing, some VERY YUMMY green beans. If you want steamed crunchy green beans honey, this is not the video for you! Thank you.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

I like em that way! ☺