Sunday, September 28, 2014

String Beans Braised in Apple Cider

(3-4 servings as a side)


This is a terrific way to prepare string beans, especially if there are a lot of larger and tougher beans mixed in. The longer the beans braise in the cider the more tender and flavorful they become.

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 lb string beans, trimmed and sliced  diagonally if they are large
1/2 - 3/4 cup apple cider
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Heat the olive oil in a pot (with a lid) over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring from time to time until the onion is translucent.


Add the string beans and 1/2 cup apple cider. Place the lid over the pot, reduce the heat to low and cook the beans for about 60-90 minutes. Check the beans every 20 minutes or so and add more cider if the beans look dry. I had used slightly more than half a cup of cider by the time the beans were tender and to my liking. There was a small amount of liquid remaining in the pot (one or two tablespoons) when the beans were ready.

Check, and adjust the seasoning with a bit of salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.



3 comments:

  1. Hi Gerlinde, just stopped by to let you know you've been featured today over at Carole's Chatter. Cheers

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  2. Yes it's braising weather somewhere in this world. I hope it arrives in 100 degree LA soon. GREG

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    1. Sadly it appears to be unseasonably warm in many places. We didn't get triple digits here today, but it was a lot warmer than I like.

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