You know I am a southern girl through and through. I love my green beans. Right now there is an abundance of fresh green beans. You don’t have to be southern to like your green beans with ham and potatoes.
Green Beans with Ham and Potatoes
2 pounds of green beans (break off the ends and snap in two)
1 onion (peeled and diced)
12 oz. of smoked ham or smoked ham hocks (available at your local meat market)
4 to 5 red-skinned potatoes (washed)
Put the green beans in a roaster pan. Add the diced onions and the smoked meat. If you are using ham, dice it into small pieces. If you are using a ham hock leave it in one piece and add it to the green beans. Cut the red-skinned potatoes in two and add them to the pot. Add water so it covers the beans, potatoes and ham. Bring the beans to a boil, lower heat to simmer, put a lid on the pot and cook for 3 hours.
The green beans will be a meal by themselves; However you can also serve with fresh corn on the cob and cantaloupe. If you think the beans are good the first day just wait until you eat the leftovers. The green beans will freeze well so you can pull them out and enjoy your summer produce at a later date.
Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Table.
