Ingredients
1 smoked country ham hock, approx. 10-12 oz
2 lbs frozen cut green beans (Whole Foods sells them in 2-lb bags), do not thaw!
1 tsp (or to taste) all-purpose hot sauce or cayenne pepper sauce*
1 cup water
*Good hot sauce choices include Texas Pete (a mild vinegar pepper sauce made in North Carolina), Emeril's Kick It Up! Red Pepper Sauce (a zesty Cajun blend of cayennes and garlic), Tabasco Sauce (medium-hot heat), and Scorned Woman Hot Sauce (solidly hot but won't overpower your taste buds if used in moderation).
Before serving, remove ham hock, pull off the meat and stir it back into the beans (discard the bone and any gristle). Taste for balance and season with salt and/or pepper or a little more hot sauce, if you wish. Serve hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Zestfully yours,
Gloria
PS: If you want to win some FREE sauces, seasonings or other zesty condiments from the Carolina Sauce Company, be sure to bookmark this recipe because it will be featured as part of our September 1st Crock Pot Game on our Facebook page!
I can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteGreat! When you do, please feel free to tell us what you think, and you're also welcome to share any photos or feedback on our Carolina Sauce Company Facebook page. Thanks for your comment, and stay zesty, my friend! :-)
Delete-Gloria