2 lbs. fresh green beans
1 sm. ham hock
1 c. water
1/3 c. onion, minced
2/3 c. slivered almonds
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt

Remove strings from green beans; cut beans into 1 1/2 inch pieces and wash thoroughly. Place in a 5-quart Dutch oven; add ham hock and water. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Drain off excess liquid. Saute onion and almonds in butter until onion is tender. Add to beans, along with salt; toss lightly. Yield 8 servings.