Down-South Style Green Beans

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This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot, and simmered all day. If fresh green beans are not available, use frozen. Just good ol' Southern style green beans with FLAVA!!

Submitted by Paula Stotts
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 ham hock

  • 2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat

  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces

Directions

  1. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
11g Fat
6g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 370mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 263mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.