The Best Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

These Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans will have your house smelling amazing and your mouth watering with anticipation.

- Marsha C

"This what I’m talking about! Real green beans! Great!"

— Fresh green (or string) beans — Meaty ham hocks — Salt

Ingredients:

Place the ham hocks (or other choice of seasoning meat) in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

01.

While the ham hock simmers, prepare the green beans by removing the “tips and tails.” Snap the beans into approximately 2" pieces or leave whole if desired.

02.

Add the beans and salt to the pot. Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

03.

Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.

04.

Remove the ham hocks to a plate and allow to cool for a few minutes.

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