Green Beans and New Potatoes

This was a dish you got a lot in Ohio during the late summer.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb salt pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 6  cups water
• 2  lbs fresh green beans, snapped
• 1  small onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 12  new potatoes, washed and scrubbed

Directions

1. Place salt pork and water in a large Dutch oven; cover and cook over medium heat 1 hour.
2. Add green beans, onion, and pepper; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Add potatoes, cover and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender.