Green beans develop the most wonderful flavor and texture when they’re slow-cooked Southern-style.
Flavored with smoky bacon and sweet onion they make a great side dish to serve with ham, pork, chicken or turkey.
Southern-Style Green Beans
Slow-cooked with smoky bacon and sweet onions, these Southern-style green beans are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 to 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet until cooked through. Drain on a paper towels and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- Add the onion to the pan and sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Add the green beans and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then return the bacon to the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low, partially cover the pan (set the lid askew) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but not mushy, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Recipe Notes
If the beans start to dry out during cooking, the heat might be too high. Add a little more chicken broth and lower the heat.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Southern-Style Green Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
245
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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