Comfort Food Ham Green Beans

HAM, POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS ON THE STOVE

Steps:

• In a large skillet or stock pot saute, on medium high heat, the ham until lightly browned on both sides.
• Add the garlic and onion and saute until onion is translucent (about 3-5 mins)
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until potatoes are tender (about 15 mins)

COMFORT FOOD - HAM & GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Put the ham and onion in a large pot and cover with water and boil for 1 1/2 hours; if required add extra water while cooking to keep the ham covered.
• 2. Once cooked remove the ham and allow to cool, before shredding.
• 3. Add the green beans and potatoes to the pot and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
• 4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the shredded meat back into the pot, taste and season with salt and pepper. Allow the dish to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes then serve.
• 5. If using, drizzle the vinegar over your meal.

GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKED HAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels; set aside. (This can be done up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add the ham and continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and remove from the heat.
• Add the green beans to the pot and stir until combined and warmed through. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• Place ham steak, potatoes, green beans, onion, and butter in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

GREEN BEANS AND HAM HOCKS

Steps:

• Snap or cut green beans in one inch pieces.
• Rinse off with cold water and place them in a crockpot or large pan.
• Trim outer skin and fat from the ham hocks/shanks.
• Cut into smaller pieces if possible Cut around the bones but do not remove them.
• Place in the crockpot/pan with the green beans and mix well.
• Pour the beer and broth in and mix well again.
• Crockpot method:Cook on high for 5-6 hours.
• Stovetop method:Cook on high until it boils and then lower heat and simmer for 5-6 hours The longer these cook, the better they taste.
• Serve in bowls.

SPECK UND BONA - HAM AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cover a 3 pound piece of fat ham with cold water; simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary to keep at least a quart of broth at all times.
• Add green beans and quartered potatoes; cook for 30 minutes longer.
• Slice ham and serve hot with vegetables and broth.