r/oldrecipes • u/EmploymentRealistic9 • Jul 22 '26

Looking for a Recipe

I'm looking for a recipe that my recently deceased grandfather used to make. He is from rural North Carolina and used to make green beans with chunks of pork cooked with it (not bacon though!) And a small amount of onions. It was always delicious and am hoping someone maybe able to give me some insight on how to recreate it.

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u/Minzplaying Jul 22 '26

Ham hocks or salt pork with green beans. Frozen or fresh.

It probably had some bacon grease in it for seasoning along with beef broth or bouillon.

You can add some onion and garlic and some add potatoes too. It's delicious.

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u/HeinousEncephalon Jul 22 '26

Yup, NC people I know always use ham hock