Down-South Style Green Beans

Down-South Style Green Beans
  • PREP TIME
    1 hrs
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    279

A comforting dish that embodies the heart of Southern cuisine. Tender green beans, infused with smoky ham and a medley of savory spices, create a flavor profile that's both familiar and deeply satisfying. Perfect as a side or a light meal, these green beans are a testament to simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    27 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    370 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large pot, combine the water, ham hock, and lard (or cooking fat). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Season generously with seasoning salt, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Add the prepared green beans to the pot. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Cover the pot and simmer gently for approximately 2 hours, or until the green beans are tender and infused with flavor. (Cook time: 120 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider browning the ham hock in the pot before adding the water.
If you're using frozen green beans, there's no need to thaw them before adding them to the pot; simply increase the simmering time by about 30 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning to your liking. Some people prefer a touch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
This recipe can easily be adapted for a slow cooker. Simply combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 93 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Lilliana Mayert

    So easy and delicious. I love that I can just set it and forget it in the slow cooker.

  • Sonny Harber

    This recipe is a taste of home! My grandmother used to make green beans just like this.

  • Nathanial Sporer

    I was skeptical about the lard, but it really adds a depth of flavor. Don't skip it!

  • Turner Kunze

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick. It was perfect!

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