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Southern Green Beans, Potatoes, and Smoked Turkey

Cultural Context

Southern Green Beans, Potatoes, and Smoked Turkey is a traditional dish in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting side dish during family gatherings and Sunday dinners. The combination of fresh green beans and hearty potatoes, flavored with smoked turkey, reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooking, where ingredients are often sourced locally and prepared in a way that maximizes flavor and nutrition.

SouthernUSside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 and 1/2 pounds smoked turkey leg
French green beans
russet potatoes
large yellow onion
jarred minced garlic
seasoning salt
black pepper
water

smoked turkey

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey legs

Grilled chicken is leaner and lower in calories, while turkey legs are often more affordable.

1

Wash and trim the French green beans.

2

Peel and chop the russet potatoes into small cubes.

3

In a large pot, place the smoked turkey leg and pour in water (or chicken broth if preferred).

4

Turn the heat to high and boil until the meat is clean and falling off the bone.

5

Remove the turkey leg from the pot and shred or chop the meat.

6

Add the green beans to the pot.

7

Add jarred minced garlic to the pot.

8

Add the shredded turkey back into the pot.

9

Add the chopped onion to the pot.

10

Season with seasoning salt and black pepper, and combine well.

11

Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped potatoes to the pot.

12

Cook until everything is nice and tender.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Green Beans with Potatoes and TurkeySouthern Style Green Beans

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