Ingredients
- 1 ham hock, about 1/2-pound
- 2 quarts water
- 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning , recipe follows
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen green butter beans or use fresh, if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus 4 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or 1 small hot pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen shoe-peg corn (use fresh if you can get it)
- 2 cups sliced okra
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon chicken base
- 4 fresh tomatoes, cut into chunks
Directions
Put ham hock in a stockpot and add the water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add House Seasoning and seasoned salt to water as hock simmers. Add more water as needed (up to 2 more cups as the meat cooks). Add the butter beans, 2 tablespoons butter, and hot sauce and return the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the beans are done. Remove butter beans and reserve liquid. In a skillet, saute bacon until crisp. Add corn, okra, and a small amount of liquid from the butter beans and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add parsley and chicken base; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh tomatoes and remaining 4 tablespoons butter at the last minute. Simmer until tomatoes are heated through.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
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By hannahphish_128...
Springfield, 65
on April 16, 2010
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It was amazing!! I can't believe I'm saying this, the 8-year-old boycotting vegetables in me is surprised that my favorite thing at dinner tonight was this awesome succotash!
I suppose it doesn't hurt to give some credit to the ham hock and bacon flavoringl! WOW! I can see why people said even children and picky eaters enjoyed this dish.
I will make this again and again. I, too, lessened some of the butter and salt... oh! and we added some green onions.
Everyone loved this! It was also very colorful.
I am just learning how to cook and my favorite recipes have been Paula's, they always seem to wow people. Thanks a lot!
By jslezak52_10823546
Fenton, MO
on February 17, 2010
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However, I did cut down on the the amount of butter and added more Tabasco. It turned out great! Thanks Paula!
By bleumoonfarm_43...
Shell Lake, WI
on November 22, 2009
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This is the best! I have made this several times, ususally for a big crowd. Even my picky neices and nephews loved it. If you need a replacement for the okra, I would suggest fresh green beans. If you don't have any ham hocks, a left over bone in hame makes it just as wonderfull. You can't beat all the goodies that are in this dish. I also like to add the cherry tomatoes at the end so they don't turn to mush. this dish is even better the next day.
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