2

Lb(s)

Fresh Green Beans (snapped and cleaned)

0.50

Lb(s)

Bacon

1

N/A

Large Yellow or White Onion, diced

1

N/A

Large potatoes, chopped

5

N/A

Cloves garlic, minced

1

Dash(es)

Red Pepper Flake

1

N/A

Smoked Ham Hock

1

Pinch(es)

Cayenne Powder (to taste)

4

Cup(s)

Chicken Stock

1 - Cook the Bacon in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, remove and set to drain on paper towel

2 - Saute the onion and garlic till translucent

3 - Add ham hock, bacon and green beans, along with pepper flake and cayenne

4 - Add chicken broth till beans are just covered. After a couple hours you should be able to test the broth to see if you want more spice.

5 - Simmer on Low for approximately 1.5 hours

6 - Add your potatoes and cook for another 30 minutes or so, until potatoes are cooked through.