Tanya Boone
@tboone
Southern-Style Green Beans
A classic Southern dish featuring tender green beans simmered with a flavorful ham hock and seasoned to perfection. This comforting side dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time6 min.
- Cook time2 min.
- Total time8 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 6 cups
- 1
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 pound
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southern-Style Green Beans.
Step 1
Start by grabbing a large pot and adding in some water, a flavorful ham hock, and a generous scoop of lard.
Step 2
Set your stove to medium-high heat and let the magic begin.
Step 3
Sprinkle in seasoning salt, regular salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a deliciously seasoned base.
Step 4
Once everything is bubbling away, reduce the heat to medium-low to keep it simmering gently.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to introduce the star of the show: your rinsed, trimmed, and snapped green beans.
Step 6
Toss them into the pot and give it a good stir.
Step 7
Cover the pot and let those green beans simmer for about two hours.
Step 8
This slow cooking allows all the flavors to meld beautifully while the beans become tender and irresistible.
Step 9
Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you wait for this comforting dish to come together!.