Southern Savory Slow-Cooked Green Beans

Cook Time: 8 hours
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Potluck, Weeknight, Easy

These beans are so good, they’ll make you want to slap your dawg! (Note – It’s just an expression, I’m not promoting animal abuse.)

Prepare the Crock Pot: Start by placing the ham fat at the bottom of your crock pot, creating a flavorful base for your beans.
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Prep the Green Beans: If you’re using fresh green beans, make sure to prepare them by stringing and snapping them as needed.
Layer the Ingredients: Next, layer the prepared green beans on top of the ham fat in the crock pot, creating a hearty bed for your dish.
Add Flavor: Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper over the green beans, adding a Southern kick to the dish that’ll tantalize your taste buds.
Cover with Water: Pour enough water over the green beans to completely cover them, ensuring that they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors.
Cooking Time: Set your crock pot to cook on high heat overnight, allowing the beans to simmer and develop rich, savory flavors over the course of about 8 hours.
Check for Seasoning: Once the cooking time is complete, taste the beans and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding salt to taste for the perfect balance of flavors.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve up these Southern Crock Pot Beans hot and fresh, alongside your favorite main dishes or as a flavorful side at potlucks and weeknight dinners.

For added flavor, you can use leftover ham bone or smoked ham hock instead of ham fat.
If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences.
These beans are even better the next day, as the flavors have had time to meld together, so don’t hesitate to enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner.