Slow Cooker Ham, Potatoes and Green Beans
Prepare yourself for an adventure, with our irresistible recipe for Slow Cooker Ham, Potatoes and Green Beans. This masterpiece of flavors combines the ham hock transformed into a tender symphony of taste with the hearty and comforting Yukon Gold potatoes. To add a touch of freshness we've included green beans that provide a satisfying crunch. This dish beautifully captures the essence of American cuisine by blending cherished traditions with techniques. As your slow cooker works its magic these ingredients come together harmoniously to create not a meal but a cherished memory, in the making. Get ready to be captivated by the aromas and rich flavors that await you with every mouthwatering bite.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large ham hock or 3 small ham hocks
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into chunks
- 2 pounds fresh green beans cut into pieces
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 teaspoon garlic freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cutting the Yukon Gold potatoes into chunks.
- Next, Break the green beans into bite sized pieces.
- Proceed to chop the onion into pieces.
- Now place the ham hock(s) in the cooker. Set it on high for 1 hour.
- After that reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for another 3 hours.
- Once done remove the ham hock(s) from the cooker. Add in the potatoes and chicken broth.
- Introduce chopped onion, minced garlic, seasoning salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Cut up the ham into bite pieces. Add them back, to the slow cooker.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking time add in your green beans.
- Create a mixture of water and cornstarch then stir it into your cooker.
- Let it cook for 30 minutes while occasionally stirring everything together.
- Finally, serve up this creation. Enjoy every flavorful bite.
Notes
To make sure that this dish is free of gluten it's important to select a brand of cornstarch that has been certified as gluten. Cornstarch does not naturally contain gluten, which makes it a great option, for thickening your Slow Cooker Ham, Potatoes and Green Beans recipe. Remember to read the labels of any packaged ingredients to ensure they are also gluten-free. Enjoy your meal without any gluten concerns. Savor the flavors.