The first time I ever made it was 'One-Of-Those-Days'......no idea of what to fix and no energy to go to a lot of work. I used what was in the refrigerator and put the pot in the middle of the table. Robin was still living at home and she looked at her dad and they both asked at the same time, " WHAT IS THAT???"
I just looked at them and said, "Supper......"
Funniest thing is ~ I thought I had made way too much and before they got up from the table the pot was empty.
That's when I (mentally) patted myself on the back for a job well done!
First time I made it was just with cut up ham steak. I've since 'tweaked' the recipe to start with some browned sliced Johnsonville Smoked Brats because it adds more smokey flavor as well as some pork fat to the dish. Then (for the two of us) a cut up slice of ham (I used Walmart brand tonight and it was good flavor), a few cut potatoes & enough water to cover. When the potatoes start to boil I add the fresh green beans and let it simmer until both vegetables are tender.
(oh, NO!!! It's all touching!!!)