Down-South Style Green Beans
"Southern style green beans, just the way my granny used to make. This recipe can also be prepared in a crock pot if you prefer. Basic recipe was found on Allrecipes.com - I made a couple alterations in ingredients, using fresh in place of powdered."
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 ham hock
- 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 lb 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. Add seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic and onion.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and add green beans and simmer covered for about 2 hours.
- You can choose to cook in a crock pot for 12 to 18 hours on low.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Gagoo
Belews Creek, North Carolina
Die hard Cleveland Indians fan GO TRIBE - loves spending time with my family, when we have the time, my DH and I love to golf. While I like to cook quick & easy meals for my DH and myself, I also enjoy spending a day or two in the kitchen preparing big family meals like for Thanksgiving.
