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Southern Style Green Beans
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 255 Minutes
Servings: 8
I had 2 ham hocks to use.
Ingredients:
2 quarts water
4 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 ham hock
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
Directions:
1. Place the water in a large pot, and mix in the green beans, ham hock, onion, garlic, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 hours. Remove the ham hock, and slice the meat into small pieces. Return meat to the beans, and serve.
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