Down-South Style Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 ham hock
2 tablespoons lard or other cooking fat
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces

Preparation

Combine the water, ham hock, and lard in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season with seasoning salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and add green beans. Simmer covered for about 2 hours.