Ingredients for Country Style Green Beans
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How to Make Country Style Green Beans
- Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
- Add 1 pound trimmed green beans, 1 cup of water, and 1 (1-pound) smoked ham hock to the pan. (Reserve remaining 1/2 cup of butter and salt until later).
- Partially cover and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover completely, and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender to your liking. Stir occasionally.
- Carefully remove the ham hock from the pan and drain off excess liquid.
- Remove the skin from the ham hock and shred the meat from the bone.
- Return the shredded ham hock meat to the green beans.
- Add salt to taste and the remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter. Toss gently until the butter is melted and the green beans are evenly coated.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
73g
Carbs
4g
