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!!

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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 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.

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.

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