GREEN BEANS IN PORK STOCK

By BobD

Ingredients

• 6 SERVINGS
• 1 meaty ham hock (about 10 ounces)
• 2 qt water
• 2 lb green beans, trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

Bring ham hock and water to a boil with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until very soft, about 1 hour.

Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and discard skin, then finely chop meat, discarding bone.

Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain beans, then toss with ham and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.

COOKS' NOTE: Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.