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Southern Style Green Beans

Southern Style Green Beans are made with fresh green beans cooked low and slow flavored with salty bacon. 
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon cut into pieces, (use 4 slices, if you want some crispy for garnish)
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans rinsed, ends snapped, and dried
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Prep Green Beans: Wash, drain, and snap the ends off fresh green beans. Pat them dry with a paper or tea towel.
  • Cook Bacon: Cut bacon into bite-size pieces with kitchen scissors. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon to desired crispness. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    3 slices bacon
  • Saute Beans: Add green beans to the pan and sauté in the bacon grease for 1-2 minutes until bright green. If using fresh minced garlic, add it now and sauté with the beans.
    2 pounds fresh green beans, 1 to 2 cloves garlic
  • Add Broth & Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, salt, black pepper, garlic powder (if not using fresh garlic), red pepper flakes (optional), and bacon pieces. Stir well.
    2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ red pepper flakes
  • Cook Green Beans: Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Check seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Serve with crumbled bacon on top, if you like!

Notes

These are meant to be cooked rather low. Adjust your temperature according to your stove. 
If necessary, you can add more liquid if it cooks out too quickly.

How to Store Southern Green Beans with Bacon

Refrigerate Leftovers: Let them cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. They’ll keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
When you’re ready to reheat, warm them on the stove over low to medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 642mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/southern-style-green-beans/