How To Prepare Fresh Green Beans |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh green beans |
1/4 pound ham hock |
1 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. To Snap: Do not wash beans before storing in refrigerator. When ready to use, break first one tip and then the other. Break into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Wash in cold water.
2. Note: Some varieties of green beans have strings which should be removed before snapping. After breaking the tips, use them to unzip the strings.
3. To Simmer: Place beans and cold water to cover in a saucepan; let stand for 10 minutes. Add ham hock and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are tender. For a real down-home flavor, cook beans an additional 2 hours.
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