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String or Butter Beans

Break the blossom end of the bean and pull it back to remove the string. Then pare a thin strip from the other end of the pod. In this way only are you sure that every string is removed. Cut the beans into pieces an inch long, and lay them in clear, cold water for thirty minutes. Drain, put them into a saucepan, cover with boiling water and boil one hour, adding one teaspoonful of salt when they are half done. When done, drain; stir into them one tablespoonful of butter, salt and pepper to taste. A half pound of salt pork or ham may be boiled with the beans to give them flavor.