Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

from lanascooking.com
140 min
6 servings

These Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans will have your house smelling amazing and your mouth watering with anticipation.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked ham hocks ((or equal weight of bacon, smoked turkey wings, or smoked turkey legs))
  • 3 pounds fresh green beans (washed, trimmed and cut in 2” pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the ham hocks (or other choice of seasoning meat) in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    While the ham hock simmers, prepare the green beans by removing the “tips and tails.” Snap the beans into approximately 2" pieces or leave whole if desired.

  3. 3

    Add the beans and salt to the pot. Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the ham hocks to a plate and allow to cool for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove and shred the meat from the ham hock, discarding the skin and bones. Add the shredded meat back to the pot and stir it into the beans.