Shucky beans

Shucky beans are an American legume dish made of dried green beans preserved for winter consumption. They are one of the most common side dishes of old-fashioned Appalachian cuisine. The traditional method of preparation uses a needle and thread: the beans are strung on the thread and hung, usually behind a wood stove, until they shrivel, giving the appearance of leather britches; they can also be dried on a tin roof, in a hot car or in a greenhouse, and are stored in a pillowcase or flour sack in a dry area until needed. The dried beans can be simmered for a few hours with fatback to create a winter meal served with cornbread and sliced onion. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/