Ham hock stock and garlic give this holiday green bean recipe tons of flavor. Serve these green beans at Thanksgiving or any ...

Its flavor tastes like salty and smoky pork, so ham hocks can replace the bacon pieces or chunks of ham that you might typically add to beans for meaty flavor. It's common to use pinto beans with ham ...

Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in softened beans, 8 cups water, carrot, bay leaves, thyme and pepper. Add ham hocks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...