Fresh Green Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Snap the ends off the green beans, break into desired lengths. Place in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat so it stays at a steady simmer, cook and stir occasionally for about 1 hour. Add the bacon and salt to taste and continue to cook for about 30 minutes or until the beans are tender.
2. 2
   If desired the green beans canned be canned after cooking for one hour, do not add the bacon, but do add the salt. Process according to proper canning directions.