Crack green beans recipe
Easy crack green beans with bacon and sweet-savory sauce. Perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Trim and wash the green beans. Blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Stovetop Method:
- Sauté green beans in the skillet with bacon drippings for a few minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans, add crumbled bacon, and stir to coat.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place green beans in a baking dish, pour sauce over them, and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Crockpot Method:
- Combine green beans, sauce, and crumbled bacon in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use turkey bacon and reduce the amount of brown sugar.
- Frozen green beans can be used; thaw and drain them before cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of green bean tenderness.