Down-south Style Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 cups water
• 1 ham hock
• 2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces

Recipe

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs


• 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.