Pennsylvania's Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes
Discover Pennsylvania’s rich food heritage with this hearty ham, green beans, and potatoes recipe rooted in tradition.
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Equipment
- Dutch oven or stock pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb ham (cubed or a ham hock)
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb yellow or red baby potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or enough to cover)
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the ham and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- If using a ham hock, remove from broth and allow to cool for easy handling. Remove the meat and return to the pot.
- Stir in the green beans and continue to simmer until both the beans and potatoes are tender, about another 10-15 minutes.
- Season with pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of PICKLED BEETS for a true Pennsylvania Dutch experience.
Notes
*Calories are approximate
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 376kcal
