How to Make Ham and Green Beans

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bring the ham end and water to a boil then simmer for about 2 1/2 hours.

   Brown onion over medium heat. , Add water to the broth, to make 6 cups, if you do not have enough broth to make 6 cups of liquid. ,,, Add salt to taste, if needed. ,, Add broth or water to keep the ingredients from sticking.
   
   You may also need to remove broth from the pot, if the vegetables are tender, and there is too much liquid. ,
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   Step 2: Remove Dutch oven from the stove

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   Step 3: cool ham and broth completely.

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   Step 4: Remove the ham to bowl

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   Step 5: chill overnight.

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   Step 6: Skim off the fat and discard.

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   Step 7: Add 1/2 cup of the broth into a Dutch oven over and add the chopped onion.

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   Step 8: Measure out 6 cups ham broth into a measuring cup.

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   Step 9: Add the broth/water to the browned onions.

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    Step 10: Add the frozen green beans

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    Step 11: diced potatoes and pepper to the Dutch oven.

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    Step 12: Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender.

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    Step 13: Chop the cooked ham into bite sized pieces and add to the mixture.

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    Step 14: Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

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    Step 15: Finished.

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