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Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 6
Greenbeans with smoked bacon (or ham hock) and potatoes.
Ingredients:
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans or 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
5 slices smoked bacon, cut up or 1 smoked ham hock
4 -5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
water
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Fry the bacon or the ham hock until the fat starts to render out.
2. Add canned green beans, including the water in the can.
3. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the potatoes and just enough water to cover; cook for about 25 minutes.
5. For fresh green beans:.
6. Sauté the pork after you have washed and cut the green beans in half; add to pot. Cover with water. Add salt and pepper and cook until tender on low heat.
7. Add in potatoes and cook a little longer until the potatoes are done.
By RecipeOfHealth.com