• 2 lbs. fresh green beans
• 2 ozs. salt pork
• 1 medium onion, peeled
• 12 small new potatoes, unpeeled

1. Break tips off both ends of beans and string
2. break between each bean
3. wash and drain
4. cut and X in top of salt pork, cutting to but not through rind.
5. Combine beans, salt pork, and onion in a large heavy saucepan
6. add water to barely cover.
7. Bring to a boil:
8. cover, reduce heat, and simmer at least 1 hour or until beans are tender
9. at least 30 minutes before serving the beans add the new potatoes and cook until potatoes are done.