Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
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• 3 ham hocks
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• 1 large onion, chopped
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• 1 ½ pounds new potatoes, quartered
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• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• 1 teaspoon onion powder
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• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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• ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather the ingredients.
2. 2
   Halve green beans if they are large; place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover. Add ham hocks and onion. Cover and cook on High until simmering. Reduce heat to Low; cook until beans are crisp but not done, 2 to 3 hours.
3. 3
   Remove ham hocks from the slow cooker. Add potatoes to the slow cooker; cook on Low for 45 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, remove ham meat from the bones, then chop or shred meat and return to the slow cooker. Season with bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, and pepper.
5. 5
   Use a slotted spoon to transfer green beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a bit of broth.Ms. Chef Esh