green beans,ham, and new potatoes

Tucson, AZ
Updated on Jul 6, 2011

The Hoosier Take on this recipe from the Depression Era

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - 2 cups ham, diced or use ham hocks
  • - 2 lbs white potatoes /or red
  • - 1 -2 lb fresh green beans or 1 -2 lb frozen green bean
  • - 1 onion (optional)
  • - water
  • - black pepper
  • - 2 bay leaves

How To Make green beans,ham, and new potatoes

  • Step 1
    Servings: 4-6 Servings Size
  • Step 2
    Cube potatoes, peeling if desired, snap beans into 2 inch pieces, chop onion coarsley, Place ham, potatoes, beans, black pepper,bay leaves, and onions into a wide, shallow pot or dutch oven. Add enough water to come within a couple inches of the top of the food, Bring the pot to a boil then simmer gently for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. This can be drippy so I suggest serving it in bowls or soup plates, Cornbread makes a good accompaniment if you want to sop up the juices Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe

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