Stewed Green Beans

Name: Stewed Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, stems removed and halved; 1 pound smoked ham hocks (about 2 whole), or 1 smoked turkey leg; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 red bell peppers, sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, stems removed and halved
1 pound smoked ham hocks (about 2 whole), or 1 smoked turkey leg
4 cups chicken stock
2 red bell peppers, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a slow cooker, combine the green beans, ham hocks, stock and bell peppers.
2

Cook on high, 3 to 4 hours.
3

Once the beans are super tender and the ham hocks are falling apart, you are ready to go.
4

Pull the ham hocks out and set aside to cool.
5

Once you can handle them, shred every ounce of meat you can find, and then toss the meat with the beans and peppers.
6

Season and serve!