Succotash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. or more green beans (fresh, frozen or canned)
2 oz. salt pork or bacon drippings (optional, oil can be used)
1 c. or more whole kernel corn (yellow or white, fresh, frozen or canned)
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. light cream (if cream sauce is desired)
1 Tbsp. flour (if cream sauce is desired)

Preparation

In a saucepan combine all ingredients except cream and flour with 1/2 cup water.
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until done.
Remove salt pork if used.
Slowly blend in cream and flour; stir well.
Cook and stir until thickened (if cream sauce is desired).