- Slotted Spoon: Essential for straining vegetables from stock while removing excess fat to ensure clear broth.
- Large Stock Pot (3 quarts or larger): Ideal for simmering pork and creating a rich base for green beans in stock.
- Heavy-bottomed Skillet: Perfect for sautéing green beans, offering even heat distribution.
- Cutting Board: Required for preparation tasks such as trimming or chopping vegetables and meat.
- Sharp Chef's Knife: Useful for cutting ingredients efficiently, enhancing prep time and safety.
- Mandoline Slicer (optional): Handy for thinly slicing green beans or other vegetables if preferred.
- Wooden Spoon: For stirring pork stock as it simmers without scratching non-stick cookware.
- Meat Thermometer: Ensures the pork is properly cooked before adding to the dish.
- Colander (optional): Useful for rinsing green beans or straining solids, although not essential with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté Pan (12-inch): Can alternatively sauté vegetables and offers ample space in cooking.
- AmazonBasics Silicone Spatula: Non-stick safe for stirring ingredients or scraping the bottom of pots during simmering stocks.
1 meaty ham hock (about 10 ounces)
2 quarts water
2 pound green beans, trimmed
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