Green Beans

Cut bacon into 3 pieces; place in a heavy boiler and cook until almost done and drain.

If you use ham cook the ham for about 10 minutes in the water before adding the beans; do not drain.

Add fresh snapped beans, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sugar; cover with water.

Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes.

Taste liquid to see if you need more salt, if you do add it now with a light hand.

If they are to salty add an irish potato that has been peeled and cut into large cubes; the potato will soak up any extra salt.

Continue cooking until beans are done.

Add warm water as needed to keep beans just covered.