Sides
Green Beans with Smoked Turkey and New Potatoes
Fresh green beans stew for hours with smoked turkey and baby potatoes until fork-tender, soaking up a rich, savory pan liquor.
This is the kind of green bean dish that has nothing to do with a crisp-tender vegetable side; it's meant to cook down long and low until the beans are soft and deeply seasoned. Adding smoked turkey instead of pork keeps things a little lighter without sacrificing any of that smoky comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
- 1 smoked turkey leg or 2 smoked turkey wings
- 1 pound baby new potatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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1
Start the turkeyPlace the smoked turkey in a large pot with the chicken broth and onion, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes until the meat is tender.
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2
Remove and shredLift the turkey out, let it cool slightly, then pull the meat from the bone and discard skin and bones. Return the shredded meat to the pot.
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3
Add the beansStir in the green beans, butter, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, making sure the beans are mostly submerged in the broth.
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Simmer until softCover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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5
Add potatoesNestle the halved potatoes into the pot, cover again, and continue simmering for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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6
Season and serveTaste the broth and adjust with salt and pepper, then serve hot in shallow bowls with a good amount of the pan liquor.
Okra & Oak Tip
Snap the beans by hand into two-inch pieces rather than cutting them; the slightly rough edges hold onto the seasoned broth better.
Storage
Keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully on the stovetop over low heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but reduce the simmering time to about 15 minutes total since canned beans are already fully cooked and will turn mushy if simmered too long.
Smoked ham hock or a few strips of thick-cut bacon both work well if turkey isn't available.
Nutrition
Per serving. Values are estimates.
190
Calories
14g
Protein
20g
Carbs
6g
Fat
