"Green beans and potatoes is one of my favorite side dishes. I grew up on this dish. I remember when my mother cooked fresh green beans and potatoes straight from the garden seasoned with a ham hock and we could not get enough. They were just that good! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs fresh, frozen or canned green beans ((If fresh, remove ends and break into pieces and wash the beans))
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6 or 7 red potatoes (cut in pieces (I have made this using any kind of potatoes))
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1 to 2 cups chicken broth or 1 (14.5 ounce can (You don't have to use the chicken broth. I just think it makes them better))
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1 ham hock (Can use cooked ham, bacon, pork jowl or salt pork about a half cup, chopped)
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2 to 3 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup finely diced onion (Optional)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic (Optional)