These Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans and ham will have your house smelling amazing and your mouth watering with anticipation.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
1poundsmoked ham hocks(or equal weight of bacon, smoked turkey wings, or smoked turkey legs)
3poundsfresh green beanswashed, trimmed and cut in 2” pieces
2teaspoonssalt
Instructions
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.
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.
Add the beans and salt to the pot. Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
Remove the ham hocks to a plate and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Remove and shred the meat from the ham hock, discarding the skin and bones. Add the shredded meat back to the pot and stir it into the beans.
Notes
An equal amount of bacon, smoked turkey wings, or smoked turkey legs may be substituted for the ham hocks.
Green beans may be cleaned, trimmed, and cut up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat over medium-low heat on the stovetop or slow cooker.