Green Beans in Pork Stock

• 1 meaty ham hock (about 10 ounces)
• 2 quarts waterwater
• 2 pound green beans, trimmedgreen-beans

1. 01Bring ham hock and water to a boil with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium pot. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until very soft, about 1 hour.
2. 02Transfer ham hock to a cutting board and discard skin, then finely chop meat, discarding bone.
3. 03Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain beans, then toss with ham and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper.

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