Description:

Tasty Tried and True recipe from the Amish. VERY easy and a wonderful way to serve a ham dinner.

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg). smoked ham
• 1 quart (950 ml) green beans, washed and broken into 1 inch pieces
• 6 medium potatoes, washed, pared, and quartered
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• warmed apple cider vinegar, optional

Preparation

• Cover ham with cold water and simmer 2-1/2 hours.
• If necessary, add water during cooking to keep at least 1 quart (950 ml) of broth at all times.
• Add the beans and continue cooking about 25 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and cook another 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot.

Comments

If you want to enjoy this in the truly Amish manner, serve with heated Apple Cider Vinegar.