Green Beans in Pork Stock

Directions

1. 1.

   Bring ham hock and water to a boil with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until very soft, about 1 hour.

2. 2.

   Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and discard skin, then finely chop meat, discarding bone.

3. 3.

   Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain beans, then toss with ham and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.