Green Beans and Potatoes
This southern classic is always a hit! Fresh fro the garden or not, it's still delicious.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh, frozen or canned green beans (If fresh, remove ends and break into pieces and wash the beans)
- 6 or 7 red potatoes cut in pieces (I have made this using any kind of potatoes)
- 1 to 2 cups chicken broth or 1 14.5 ounce can (You don't have to use the chicken broth. I just think it makes them better)
- 1 ham hock Can use cooked ham, bacon, pork jowl or salt pork about a half cup, chopped
- 2 to 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion Optional
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic Optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, then turn to medium low and cook about 1 1/2 hours until potatoes are done and water has cooked down. You can also do this in the crockpot and let cook on low 6 to 7 hours or high 4 hours.
Notes
You can add a couple teaspoons bacon drippings if you are just using ham. This will add flavor to the beans.