Southern Green Beans and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fresh Green Beans (trimmed)
• 1/2 lb New Potatoes
• 4 slices Bacon (cut into 1/4 pieces)
• 4 oz. Salt Pork (sliced)
• 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 2 cups Chicken Broth
• 1/4 cup Green Seasoning (optional)
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 1/2 tsp Curry Powder (optional)
• 1 tsp Cider Vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Fry bacon and salt pork in large sauce pan at medium heat rendering the fat. Move to the side and add the onions to the bacon grease sauteing about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic plus a 1/3 of the seasoning and cook for another minute. Feel free to add some additional olive oil or canola if needed.

3. 3

   Add the broth plus the green seasoning if using. Mix well.

4. 4

   Add the trimmed green beans, plus another 1/3 of the seasoning, cover and boil for 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes and last of the seasoning. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender. Serve green beans finished off with some freshly ground black pepper.

6. 6

   Feel free to cook longer if you prefer softer, more tender green beans.

7. 7

   Add a splash of acid with the vinegar just before serving.