Description
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Southern cuisine with this delightful Southern Green Beans Recipe. Tender string beans and hearty potatoes are slow-simmered to perfection with savory smoked turkey necks, creating a dish that’s rich in flavor and comforting. Ideal for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With minimal prep and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy this classic southern side dish that perfectly complements various main courses. Elevate your meal today with these irresistible green beans!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 cups water
- 6 meaty smoked turkey necks (or ham hocks)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 lb small to medium red potatoes (quartered)
- 2 lbs string beans (stemmed and halved crosswise)
- Seasoning salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large stockpot over high heat, combine water and turkey necks. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low boil, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
- Add Aromatics: Check broth for water level; add enough to cover turkey necks. Stir in onion, garlic, and bouillon powder. Season to taste.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add potatoes and string beans; cover and cook until tender (about 45 minutes). Stir in black pepper.
- Shred Turkey Meat: Remove turkey necks once cooled; shred meat back into the pot discarding skin and bones.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls with beans, potatoes, broth, and shredded meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg