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Down-South Style Green Beans
Down-South Style Green Beans
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Prep Time:
60 minutes
Cook Time:
120 minutes
Total Time:
180 minutes
Slow-cook for maximum flavor - use frozen green beans if fresh not available. Enjoy classic Southern green beans bursting with flavor!
Ingredients:
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 ham hock
  • 2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
Instructions:
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine water, ham hock, and lard. Season with seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered over medium-low heat and add green beans. Cook for about 2 hours.