3/4 lb green beans
2 strips bacon, cut into short strips 1/4 inch wide

in 5qt sauteuse pan

cook bacon 'til almost crispy

drain fat

return bacon to pan, add beans, barely cover with water

add a pinch of salt

bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover

cook 2.5 - 3 hours, adding water if necessary


next time, maybe saute a bit of onion in some of the bacon grease