Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes is a tender and savory recipe, which is made with ham hocks and new potatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 4 hours.
Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
- 3 ham hocks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds new potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
How To Make Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes
- Start the Green Beans: Halve the green beans if they are large. Place them in a large slow cooker and add just enough water to barely cover them. Add the ham hocks and the chopped onion. Cover and cook on HIGH until the water is simmering.
- Slow Cook the Beans: Once simmering, reduce the heat to LOW and continue to cook for 2 to 3 hours, until the beans are crisp-tender.
- Add the Potatoes: Remove the ham hocks from the slow cooker and set them aside. Add the quartered potatoes to the slow cooker with the green beans, cover, and cook on LOW for another 45 minutes.
- Shred the Ham and Season: While the potatoes cook, let the ham hocks cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, then chop or shred it. Return the ham meat to the slow cooker. Stir in the chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Continue to cook for another 15 minutes for the flavors to meld. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the green beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a bit of the flavorful broth.
Recipe Tips
- What kind of potatoes are best? Small, waxy potatoes like red potatoes (new potatoes) are the ideal choice. They hold their shape beautifully during the long, slow cooking process and won’t fall apart like starchy potatoes.
- How should the green beans turn out? This is a classic Southern-style dish, which means the green beans are meant to be cooked low and slow until they are incredibly soft and tender, not crisp-tender like in many other recipes.
- Can I use a different cut of ham? Yes. If you can’t find smoked ham hocks, you could use a leftover ham bone, a smoked turkey leg, or about 1 to 1.5 cups of diced cooked ham. However, the ham hocks provide the best smoky, rich flavor to the broth.
- How to get the most flavor? The magic of this dish is in the long, slow simmer. The ham hocks release their smoky, salty flavor into the water, creating a delicious broth (often called “pot likker”) that seasons the vegetables from the inside out.
What To Serve With Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes
This is a hearty, all-in-one side dish that can almost be a meal in itself. It’s a classic Southern comfort food that pairs perfectly with:
- Hot, buttered cornbread for sopping up the broth
- Crispy Fried Chicken
- A simple meatloaf
- Pan-seared pork chops
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors are often even better the next day.
- Freeze: Freezing is not highly recommended for this dish, as the texture of the boiled potatoes can become mealy or grainy upon thawing.
Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1/10th of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Do I have to use ham hocks?
For the most authentic, smoky flavor, ham hocks are highly recommended. They are what creates the rich, savory broth that makes this dish so delicious. A leftover ham bone is the next best choice.
Can I cook this on the stovetop instead of a crock pot?
Yes. You can make this in a large Dutch oven or stockpot on the stove. Follow the same steps, but maintain a very low simmer on the stovetop with the lid on for the same amount of time.
My potatoes are still a little firm after 45 minutes. What should I do?
Slow cookers can vary in temperature. If your potatoes aren’t tender enough, simply put the lid back on and continue cooking on LOW, checking for doneness in 15-minute intervals.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Potato Corn Chowder Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Roasted Potatoes Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Crash Hot Potatoes Recipe
Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes Recipe
Description
A classic one-pot Southern comfort food dish where fresh green beans and tender new potatoes are slow-cooked with smoky ham hocks until perfectly tender.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place green beans, ham hocks, and onion in a slow cooker; add water to barely cover.
- Cook on HIGH until simmering, then switch to LOW and cook for 2-3 hours.
- Remove the ham hocks. Add the quartered potatoes and cook on LOW for another 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, shred the meat from the ham hocks and discard the bones.
- Return the shredded ham to the slow cooker.
- Stir in all the seasonings and continue to cook for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Serve with a slotted spoon.
Notes
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