Down-South Style Green Beans
Description
This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot, and simmered all day. If fresh green beans are not available, use frozen. Just good ol' Southern style green beans with FLAVA!!
Ingredients
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6 cups water
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1 ham hock
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2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
Directions
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Combine the water, ham hock, and lard in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season with seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and add green beans. Simmer covered for about 2 hours.