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Country Style Green Beans

A hearty, rich, and savory dish great as a side or a main course.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 321kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart Stock Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Porcelain Serving Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Bacon
  • 4 lbs Green Beans
  • 1 Sweet Onions
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the raw bacon into ½ - ¾ inch pieces.
  • In a stockpot, saute the bacon until it is crispy. Don't drain the fat.
  • Add the green beans to the stockpot with the crispy bacon and fat.
  • Add enough water to cover the beans completely.
  • Stir in the sugar.
  • Add a light amount of salt and pepper.
  • Spread a diced onion on the surface of the beans - Don't stir in the onion.
  • Cover the pot and let it come to a simmer.
  • Allow the beans to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir the beans and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Culinarian Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions:
We have found that canned-cut green beans can work well with this recipe.  This is an excellent option if you don't have fresh green beans.  You can substitute an entire #10 can of green beans for the green beans and water in the above list - don't drain the can, just add everything. 

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg