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Green Beans and Red Potatoes

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, July 2003






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
  
• 3 quarts chicken broth
  
• 2-1/2 lbs. fresh whole green beans, trimmed
  
• 1 large onion, sliced
  
• 1-1/2 lbs. small red potatoes, halved
  
• 1 to 1-1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 bay leaf
  
• Freshly ground pepper (optional)
  
• Salt to taste
  






Instructions



1. Bring ham hocks and chicken broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven; reduce heat to low, and simmer about 20 minutes.
   
   
2. Add green beans and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until beans and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, if desired. Add salt to taste.
   
   Makes 8 servings.