Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ quart | String beans |
| 1 tablespoon | Butter |
| 4 \N | Med Tomato, chopped |
| 1 dash | Red pepper |
| 2 tablespoons | Bacon, smoked, diced |
| 3 \N | Onion, sliced |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 cup | Water, hot |
Cut string beans in small pieces. Fry the bacon until crisp and brown, add the other ingredients and simmer for 1 hour. Add the hot water and continue cooking 2 hours longer, adding more water if necessary. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.