Green Beans

Growing up, I thought green beans didn’t get any better than the bland mushy variety straight out of the can.  Once I started ordering them at BBQ restaurants, these quickly became my go-to side. The secret is in the broth. 

  • 1 quart of vegetable broth

  • 1 smoked ham hock

  • 1 onion – frenched

  • 2 lbs of fresh green beans

  • 2 tbsp of lard

  • 1 tbsp of Plowboy’s Yardbird BBQ Rub

  • Salt to taste

Begin by simmering the onion and the ham hock in the vegetable stock in a covered pot for one hour. Add the beans, lard, BBQ rub and simmer covered for an additional hour. Add salt to taste. 

Jared Rawlinson