Ingredients

2 lb. green beans
1 ham hock
2 tsp. salt
1 small hot pepper

Cooking Instructions

Wash the beans, cut off the ends and snap beans in two. Place the ham hock in a large kettle, cover with water and boil for 15 minutes. Add beans, salt, and hot pepper and more water, almost to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 40 minutes. Add more water if necessary. Turn off heat and let rest for several hours. Simmer for 35 minutes longer before serving. Serve beans with pieces of ham from the hock. Serves 6 to 8.
 
 
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16: