3 lb. pole or green beans, fresh!
1/4 lb. salt pork
Oregano to taste
1 tbsp. sugar
Black pepper to taste

Wash beans and snap to desired length. Place in pot with enough water to cover beans. Place salt pork, oregano, sugar and pepper in pot and stir well. Salt or Mrs. Dash may be added, to your taste. Cover and bring beans to boil; turn heat to simmer and cook 3 hours or until liquid is reduced.