Country Green Beans And Ham

Southern-style slow-cooked green beans simmered for 2 hours with ham shank and onions until tender and full of smoky flavor.

SouthernPorkIntermediate130 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0 to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 0 to taste salt
  • 3 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 0 to cover water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan with a lid over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours until beans are very tender. Reseason if necessary and serve.

Tags

southernside dishemerilgreen beanshamslow cooked