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Southern Style Thanksgiving Green Beans
 
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 250 Minutes
Ready In: 290 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is a great recipe for Thanksgiving or any holiday. It has been in my family for many years. Hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients:
2 quarts water
4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 ham hock
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, 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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