Green Beans in Pork Stock

Tender green beans slowly cooked in rich pork stock made from ham hock, creating a classic Southern-style side dish with smoky, savory flavors.

6 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece meaty ham hock
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 pound green beans
  • trimmed

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring ham hock and water to a boil with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until very soft, about 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and discard skin, then finely chop meat, discarding bone.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain beans, then toss with ham and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

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