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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 |
6 cups water |
1 (1/4-pound) ham hock |
1 teaspoon salt |
dash of sugar |
Directions:
1. Remove ends from green beans, and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Wash beans.
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. Note: For Southern-style green beans, cook over low heat about 2 hours or until very tender.
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