Soul Food Green Beans Recipes

SOUL FOOD GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Snap the ends off the green beans and then snap the beans in half. (discard the ends) Set aside.
• In a large deep skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute onions until tender.
• Add garlic and saute until fragrant and golden.
• Add chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and turkey leg.
• Simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes.
• Remove turkey leg, let cool and dice into small pieces. (set aside)
• Add the green beans into the pot.
• Return the bone and skin to the pot.
• Cover and simmer for 2 hours (or longer) or until green beans are tender. (slow and low is the BEST way to cook them)
• When green beans are done, taste the broth and add salt and black pepper if needed.
• Stir in the chopped turkey leg.
• Serve hot.

SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS, BACON, AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients into the slow cooker.
• Turn the slow cooker on high.
• Place the lid on top, and let cook for 4 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

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.