Recipe Amy's Po' Man Green Beans and Sausage Dish

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Directions
Place the green beans in a large saucepan with a lid or a slow cooker. Pour water over the beans to cover; stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are very tender, 3 to 4 hours; add water throughout the cooking time as needed to keep moist.
Add the smoked sausage and potatoes; cover and simmer until the potatoes are very tender and the beans and potatoes have absorbed the smoky flavor of the sausage, about 2 more hours.