Simple, and good "Leather britches" we need more recipes like this

I was raised in Appalachia. I have been getting back to the basics of my raising for at least a year. I have had a real back to basics return to all things Appalachian! I have never felt more myself in all my life.

One thing i have planned to do as a part of my gardening activities is "leather britches". This is an old timey way to preserve green beans to use any time of the year. It is fairly easy to do and I can tell you that you will never eat another green bean recipe again. All you do is take cooking string or twine and a large sewing needle and string the whole green beans together and then hang them in a cool dry place to dry out. When your ready take the beans ham hock and onions and cook them together for an awesome Appalachian dish!