Ham and Green Beans with Potatoes

 My father has kept up tradition and makes this dish from time to time. When I walk through his door and smell it cooking, I am immediately transported to the small dining room in my grandparents house. This was a dish that I had frequently while sharing a meal with my NaNa and PapPap. The simplicity is what makes it so good.

The recipe:

3lb Smoke Ham (no bone) Dad says THE best ham to use is Cumberland Gap. A close second is Hormel Cure 81.
2lb Fresh Green Beans, cleaned and snipped or 2 bags of already cleaned beans (usually can find with carrots, lettuce)
4-5 potatoes

Place ham in stock pot and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil. Turn heat down to simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 2 hours 30 minutes.

Peel and quarter potatoes. Add to pot along with green beans. Cover and continue to simmer for 1 hour.

Break ham apart and serve a few pieces with beans and potatoes with a little juice. That's it!


Recipe left over Extra!


Ham BBQ "Cottage" Style

Shred left over ham.
Add:
3Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1/2 C ketchup
1/4 C water
small squirt of mustard

Heat on stove until hot.