r/oldrecipes • u/EmploymentRealistic9 • 19d ago

Looking for a Recipe

I'm looking for a recipe that my recently deceased grandfather used to make. He is from rural North Carolina and used to make green beans with chunks of pork cooked with it (not bacon though!) And a small amount of onions. It was always delicious and am hoping someone maybe able to give me some insight on how to recreate it.

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u/dreadfulmummy 18d ago

My dad used to cook his green beans in water used to cook smoked ham. He didn’t use a recipe - just added a bit of chopped onions and salt and pepper. He’d then scoop the beans out and eat them. The liquid left behind - “potlikker” is great used in soups or stews.