Down-South Style Green Beans

Submitted by Gagoo

"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

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.