Mountain Green Beans

By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide (Source)

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds snap green beans
• 1/2 small ham hocks, (4" long)
• 1 small strip ham fat (if hock is lean)
• 4 cups water, to barely cover
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cloves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 small onion

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the green snap beans, bring back to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours, with the lid half on, or until the liquid has evaporated. Remove the ham hock and break up the ham into small pieces; add to beans.
Serves 6.

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