3 lb Pole beans; fresh

      5 c  Water

      1    Ham hock; 1/2 lb.

      2 ts Salt

    1/4 ts Pepper

  Remove strings from beans, cutting beans into 2 inch pieces.  Wash beans.
  Place water and ham hock in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat;
  cover and simmer 1 hour.  Add beans, salt, and pepper; cook 30 minutes or
  until tender.
  SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1980. Typed for you by Nancy
  Coleman.