Fresh Green Beans

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (1/4-pound) ham hock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove ends from green beans, and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Wash beans.
  2. 2
    Place water and ham hock in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add beans, salt, and sugar; cover, and cook 20 minutes or until tender.
  3. 3
    Note: For Southern-style green beans, cook over low heat about 2 hours or until very tender.

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