The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 507 — Stewed Green Beans
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 507 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare green beans according to the general note. Lower into boiling water and bring to the boil once, then drain and rinse with cold water.
When drained, transfer to a stoneware saucepan, add ½ Russian pound of butter, cover and stew in the oven.
Only when the beans are tender, add salt and a teaspoon of sugar. Stir and return briefly to the oven.
Serve with fried bread, beef cutlets, tongue, corned beef, ham, smoked boar jaw, brains or boiled beef.
To provide
1½ Russian pounds of green beans ½ Russian pound of butter | 1 teaspoon of sugar Accompaniments as desired |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 507. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.