This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot, and simmered all day. If fresh green beans are not available, use frozen. Just good ol’ Southern style green beans with FLAVA!!
Prep Time:: 1 hr
Cook Time:: 2 hrs
Total Time:: 3 hrs
Servings::6
Yield::6 servings
Ingredients
6 cups water
1 ham hock
2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pound fresh green beans – rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
Directions
Combine the water, ham hock, and lard in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season with seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and add green beans. Simmer covered for about 2 hours.