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Green Beans, Potatoes, and Smoked Neck Bones

This hearty and comforting dish is the perfect blend of savory smoked neck bones, tender potatoes, and fresh green beans. It's a true Southern classic, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Green Beans, Potatoes, and Smoked Neck Bones
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs smoked neck bones cleaned
  • 5-7 medium potatoes chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans trimmed and cut
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Rosamae's Green Seasoning or see substitute in notes
  • 2 additional cups water optional, if needed

Instructions

  • Prepare the Green Beans: Start by thoroughly cleaning your green beans. Trim the ends and cut them to your preferred size, then set them aside.
  • Clean the Smoked Neck Bones: To ensure the neck bones are ready for cooking, give them a good rinse and parboil them by boiling for a few minutes, followed by a drain. This helps remove any impurities.
  • Assemble the Slow Cooker: Place the cleaned smoked neck bones into your slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, Rosamae’s Green Seasoning (or seasoning salt and vinegar if substituting), and pour in 8 cups of water, making sure the neck bones are fully submerged.
  • Slow Cook the Neck Bones: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 2 hours. This will allow the smoked neck bones to infuse the broth with rich, savory flavor.
  • Add the Potatoes: After 2 hours, add the chopped potatoes to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine, and continue cooking on high for an additional hour.
  • Add the Green Beans: Once the potatoes are tender, it's time to add the prepared green beans. Stir them into the mixture, cover the slow cooker again, and cook for one more hour.
  • Final Adjustments: Check the dish after the final hour. If the liquid has reduced too much, you can add the extra 2 cups of water to maintain a brothy consistency.
  • Serve: Once the neck bones are tender, and the potatoes and green beans are fully cooked, remove the dish from the slow cooker and serve hot. Enjoy the smoky, flavorful goodness with cornbread or your favorite side!

Notes

Substitute for Green Seasoning:
If you don't have Rosamae's Green Seasoning, use 2 ½ teaspoons of seasoning salt and add a splash of vinegar for that tangy, seasoned kick.