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: 2 hrs 30 mins
• 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

1. Combine the water, ham hock, and lard in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic and onion.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and add green beans and simmer covered for about 2 hours.
3. You can choose to cook in a crock pot for 12 to 18 hours on low.