**Southern Green Beans and Ham Hocks: A Savory and Comforting Dish**
Indulge in the Southern classic of green beans and ham hocks, a dish that embodies comfort, flavor, and tradition. This hearty and satisfying recipe combines tender green beans with succulent ham hocks, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic spices. Explore variations of this classic dish, including a slow cooker version for effortless preparation, a vegan alternative with smoked tofu, and a zesty Cajun-style rendition. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a creative twist, these recipes offer a delightful culinary journey that celebrates the Southern culinary heritage.
GREEN BEANS AND HAM
A one-pot dish of green beans, red new potatoes, onions, and ham steak. My husband loves this and would eat it every night if he could.
Provided by dalzac
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ham steak, potatoes, green beans, onion, and butter in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1553.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS, HAM AND POTATOES
I make this dish often; I have never really measured the ingredients, but can give you a reasonable approximation. Note: Freeze leftover cooking liquid, and then add to bean soup, ham or cabbage dishes, or use to cook dumplings in. It's delicious!
Provided by GRAMMYROSE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Halve beans if they are large, place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover, and add onion and ham hocks. Cover, and cook on High until simmering. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until beans are crisp but not done.
- Add potatoes, and cook for another 45 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, remove ham hocks from slow cooker, and remove meat from bones. Chop or shred meat, and return to slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, bouillon, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are done, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- To serve, use a slotted spoon to put beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a little broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GREEN BEANS AND HAM HOCKS
It has been cold and snowing here. Just the right weather for soups and comfort food. These green beans and ham hocks are so good. They do not need any added spices or seasoning but you can add them if you desire. There is no need to add salt to these since the ham hocks/shanks are already salty. I am sensitive to pepper so I did not add any to these but you can if you want to. I just don't know how much to add. They can be served as a meal with cornbread or as a side dish with meat This can easily be turned into soup by adding other vegetables. Cook time varies according to your crockpot. When I lower my 3.5 quart crockpot to low, it does not boil or even simmer so I cook these on high the whole time. Stovetop method time is approximate. These smell so good while they cook.
Provided by AuntWoofieWoof
Categories Ham
Time 6h30m
Yield 4-5 hearty servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Snap or cut green beans in one inch pieces.
- Rinse off with cold water and place them in a crockpot or large pan.
- Trim outer skin and fat from the ham hocks/shanks.
- Cut into smaller pieces if possible Cut around the bones but do not remove them.
- Place in the crockpot/pan with the green beans and mix well.
- Pour the beer and broth in and mix well again.
- Crockpot method:Cook on high for 5-6 hours.
- Stovetop method:Cook on high until it boils and then lower heat and simmer for 5-6 hours The longer these cook, the better they taste.
- Serve in bowls.
GREEN BEANS WITH HAM HOCK AND NEW POTATOES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h33m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot, fill with enough water to just cover ham hocks and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add beans and sugar and continue cooking another 25 minutes. Add potatoes and salt and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove hocks from pot and remove meat from the bone. Add meat back to the pot, add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES AND HAM
You can make the ham broth and shred the ham hocks a day ahead. The next day, reheat to simmering, and cook the potatoes and green beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine ham hocks, onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf, chile, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Transfer ham hocks to a plate. Discard chile, and add potatoes to pot; simmer until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- When ham hocks are cool enough to handle, pull meat off bones (discard bones), shred into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Add green beans, and return to a simmer. Cover, and cook until beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve vegetables and meat with a slotted spoon; reserve broth for another use. If storing leftovers, store in broth.
DOWN-SOUTH STYLE GREEN BEANS
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!!
Provided by Paula Stotts
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HAM HOCKS AND BEANS
Comfort food at its best. Many people will tell you to soak your beans first (however, I have been told that you should soak dry beans when using a pressure cooker. Please follow manufactorers instructions in this case). I never do. I just wash them and cook them as below. For a really hearty winter meal, serve these with a loaf of hot fresh bread or a pan of corn bread and a pan of old fashioned crisp fried potatoes. These may also be made in the pressure cooker and crockpot.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Pork
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash beans and remove all gravel and such.
- Place beans, ham hocks, onions and garlic in a large dutch oven filled with water.
- Add spices.
- Bring to boil.
- Simmer on med-low heat for 4 to 5 hours, adding more water as needed.
- Remove hamhocks when they are tender and falling apart; allow to cool so they can be handled.
- Remove meat from ham hocks (discarding fat and bones) and return to the soup.
CROCK POT GREEN BEANS & HAM
I came up with this recipe when I had an abundance of fresh green beans. After canning 30 quarts, I knew I needed to find something else to do with all those beans! It's easy to prepare and one of my family's "comfort food" favorites. NOTE: not every crockpot cooks the same. My Rival crock pot is 20 years old and on the "high" setting food actually comes to a low boil. If your crock pot does not get that hot, then you will need to adjust for a longer cooking time.
Provided by LainieBug
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cut up ham hock in crock pot.
- Rinse beans and snap into halves or thirds.
- Place beans over ham.
- Place chopped onion and minced garlic over bean/ham mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over all.
- Cover and cook on high 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 1088.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9, Protein 10.2
Tips:
- Choose the right ham hocks: Look for ham hocks that are meaty and have a good amount of fat. Avoid hocks that are too lean or dry.
- Soak the ham hocks: Soaking the ham hocks in water for several hours or overnight will help to remove some of the salt and make them more tender.
- Simmer the ham hocks: Simmer the ham hocks in a large pot of water for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Add vegetables: Add your favorite vegetables to the pot with the ham hocks during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Some good choices include green beans, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
- Season to taste: Season the ham hocks and vegetables with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Green beans and ham hocks is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best green beans and ham hocks that your family and friends will love.
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