green beans done differently

Whitney, TX
Updated on Sep 10, 2010

Years ago I found this recipe in a Shreveport, LA cookbook and have used it for numerous potluck dinners. Every time I take it, I receive requests for the recipe. I always prepare it in a crock-pot, but it can also be prepared on the stove-top. The crock-pot method seems to retain the texture of the whole green beans.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 6 cans whole green beans
  • 1 large yellow or white onion
  • LIQUIDS FOR EACH CAN OF GREEN BEANS
  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (i sometimes use splenda)

How To Make green beans done differently

  • Step 1
    For the liquid for each can of green beans, dissolve the sugar or Splenda before adding the bacon drippings.
  • Step 2
    Cut bacon into 1/2 inch bits and cook in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Use the grease for the liquid described above.
  • Step 3
    Slice onion into 1/4 inch rings. Place in a microwave dish, put 2 tablespoons butter on top and cook until translucent.
  • Step 4
    Open all cans of green beans, drain and discard liquid. Dump 3 cans of green beans into crock-pot.
  • Step 5
    Place 1/2 of the bacon and 1/2 of the sauteed onions on top of the green beans.
  • Step 6
    Put remaining 3 cans of green beans in crock-pot and top with the remaining bacon and onions.
  • Step 7
    Pour the liquid mixture over the green beans. Cover and cook on low for a couple of hours then gently stir the mixture, recover and cook for another hour or so, depending on how hot your low setting is on your crock-pot.
  • Step 8
    I sometimes add a small package of toasted almonds with the layers of onion and bacon.
  • Step 9
    The cook time is for the crock-pot method.

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes