This is a traditional Bavarian dish that is typically made with ham, green beans, and potatoes. It can also be made with other meats such as pork or beef. The dish is typically served with a side of bread or pretzels.
Cover the piece of ham with cold water and set over a low flame to cook for3 hours.
Add water from time to time during cooking in order to have atleast one quart of broth at all times.
Wash and clean the string beans,break into small pieces and add to the ham.
Continue cooking about 25minutes.
Pare and quarter the potatoes; add to the beans and ham and cookabout 25 or 30 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender.
About 15minutes before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, providingvinegar for those who like the dish strongly flavored.
Ingredients
Directions
Cover the piece of ham with cold water and set over a low flame to cook for3 hours.
Add water from time to time during cooking in order to have atleast one quart of broth at all times.
Wash and clean the string beans,break into small pieces and add to the ham.
Continue cooking about 25minutes.
Pare and quarter the potatoes; add to the beans and ham and cookabout 25 or 30 minutes, or until beans and potatoes are tender.
About 15minutes before serving, add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, providingvinegar for those who like the dish strongly flavored.
