Ingredients for - Summer Seasoned String Beans

1. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
2. Butter 3 tablespoons
3. Ham hock 1
4. Fresh green beans, trimmed 2 pounds
5. Red potatoes 12 small
6. Dry vegetable soup mix 1 (.4 ounce) packet
7. White sugar 1 tablespoon
8. Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Summer Seasoned String Beans

1 . Stage

Heat the oil and butter in a large pot. Place ham hock in the pot, and brown on both sides. Reduce heat to low. Place green beans and potatoes in the pot, and pour in enough water to cover.

2 . Stage

Mix in soup mix, sugar, and pepper. Simmer 1 hour, or until beans and potatoes are tender. Remove hock and shred meat into pot before serving.