Southern Green Beans
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 146
- Total Fat
- 6
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 9
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 26
- Sodium
- 1056
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces country ham, ripped into small shards
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the vegetable oil. Spread the ham in the skillet in a thin layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns brown and crispy. Remove half of the ham shards from the skillet and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Leave the remaining ham and any fat that has rendered in the skillet.
- Add the green beans, chicken stock, pepper and salt to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the stock reduces and darkens in color and the beans are soft but hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Pour into a serving platter and sprinkle with the reserved crispy ham.