String Beans And New Potatoes

1. 1

   Remove ends and all strings off beans.

2. 2

   The best way to do it is to hold one end of the bean and pull down the seam and the string will come right off.

3. 3

   Do the other end for the other seam. Bread into 2-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Put bacon drippings or ham hock in pot with beans and add enough water to come about 1-inch above them. Add salt and stir.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours until beans are done.

6. 6

   About 1 hour after beans have been cooking, add potatoes to the pot.

7. 7

   Taste beans for salt.

8. 8

   Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat.

9. 9

   I always cook more than I need for one meal just so I can have leftovers!

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