Down-South Style Green Beans

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 ham hock
• 2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed , trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the water, ham hock, and lard in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season with seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and add green beans. Simmer covered for about 2 hours.