🌟 The Ultimate Comfort Side Dish
There's something deeply comforting about a pot of Southern-style green beans that have been simmered low and slow until they are tender and infused with rich, smoky flavor. Forget those quick-steamed beans—this recipe is about achieving that unmistakable, mouthwatering "cooked-all-day" taste that is a hallmark of classic soul food and Southern cooking.
In this version, we ditch the traditional ham hock and use smoked turkey wings (or a smoked turkey leg) as the secret ingredient for a lighter, yet equally flavorful, broth. These beans are the perfect addition to your holiday table, a Sunday dinner, or any meal that calls for a hug in a bowl.
📋 Recipe Details
| Detail | Value |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 2 - 3 hours |
| Total Time | 2 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Yield | 6 - 8 servings |
| Cuisine | Southern / Soul Food |
🛒 Ingredients
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
| Fresh Green Beans | 2 lbs | Ends trimmed (snapped) |
| Smoked Turkey Wing or Leg | 1 (about 1.5 - 2 lbs) | Adds the essential smoky flavor |
| Water or Chicken Broth | 6 - 8 cups | Enough to fully cover the beans and meat |
| Yellow Onion | 1 medium | Coarsely chopped |
| Garlic Cloves | 3 - 4 | Minced |
| Salt | 1 tsp (or to taste) | Adjust after the beans are cooked |
| Black Pepper | 1/2 tsp (or to taste) | Freshly ground is best |
| Optional: Red Pepper Flakes | 1/4 tsp | For a little heat |
