This southern green beans recipe has been in my family for generations. Tender green beans slow cooked in a flavorful broth with smoked meat is a classic southern side dish that is perfect to accompany your holiday meals this year.
Ingreadient
2 lbs fresh green beans
1 or 2 smoked ham hocks
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ yellow onion small dice
½ tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Direction
Rinse, dry, and snap the ends off your fresh green beans, discarding any green beans that are limp, brown, or otherwise not fresh.
Set your slow cooker to low (8+ hours) or high (6-8 hours) and toss in the ham hocks, chicken stock, snapped green beans, garlic powder, onion, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and red vinegar. Stir well.
Secure the top of the slow cooker and let the green beans cook until the ham hocks are fork tender and can fall apart.
After the time is done, serve hot. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.