Country Green Beans and Ham

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
• Salt
• 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• Water

1. In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil.
2. Season the ham with black pepper.
3. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Remove and set aside.
5. Add the onions.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Saute for 2 minutes.
8. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan.
9. Cover the beans completely with water.
10. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours.
11. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

olive oil, ham shank, freshly ground black pepper, onions, salt, green beans, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/country-green-beans-and-ham-recipe.html (may not work)