Perfectly boiling green beans can be a tricky affair. If they aren't cooked long enough, they may as well be served raw, with all of their crunch and tough skin. When they are left boiling for too ...

1. Melt the butter in a heavy cast iron skillet. Melt the sugar in the butter. Toss pecan pieces to coat. Brown for about 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Boil green beans in a 6-to-8 quart pot just covered in ...