Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes

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This easy dish is one of our favorite summertime meals, fresh green beans and potatoes thrown in a slow cooker!

Submitted by Jesi A
Updated on February 13, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 pound small new potatoes, halved

  • water to cover

  • 2 (1 inch) cubes salt pork, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make slow cooker green beans and potatoes.

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  2. Layer green beans and potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add just enough water to barely cover. Top with salt pork.

    Water added to a slow cooker of green beans and potatoes, topped with cubes of salt pork.

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  3. Cover and cook on Low until tender, 6 to 8 hours.

    Green beans and potatoes cooked until tender.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
2g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 479mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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