By request – Country-style green beans

I’m quite excited to be posting my first recipe by request. Thanks for the question, Megan! 

I had to do a little research and experimenting on this one to come up with an easy recipe (i.e. one that doesn't involve a ham hock or whole ham). I’m happy with how it turned out, but please try it and post what you think. Enjoy!

Everyone else, I would love your requests on the “Comments, Requests and Questions” tab. Post one now!

Country–style green beans (some recipe call a similar dish Kentucky green beans)

Serves 4

~1 lb green beans - trim stem ends, and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 T. deli ham, diced very small*

1 T. butter

1 c. water

1 T. white vinegar

¼ to ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until green beans are at desired tenderness, at least 40 minutes, or up to 1 hour or more. Serve with a slotted spoon.

* Note: You can buy diced ham, or dice medium-thick sliced ham. If you do happen to have a ham hock you would like to use instead, omit the butter.