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.

Servings: 6 servings

Author: dani

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
55 minutes

Main Course

American

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🧂 Ingredients

1 In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
2 Add the ham and broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
3 Add the potatoes and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until they start to
soften.
4 If using a ham hock, remove from broth and allow to cool for easy handling.
Remove the meat and return to the pot.
5 Stir in the green beans and continue to simmer until both the beans and potatoes
are tender, about another 10-15 minutes.
6 Season with pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of PICKLED
BEETS [https://danismidlife.com/pickled-beets/] for a true Pennsylvania Dutch
experience.