Southern Green Beans and Red Potatoes

2 strips bacon
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound small red potatoes, cut in half or quartered
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Fry bacon until crisp reserving 2 tablespoons drippings, drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.

Place green beans and potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add bacon drippings and sauté lightly. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, lower heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Add salt, pepper, reserved bacon, and hot sauce to taste.