Sweet Bacon Green Beans
Tender green beans slow cooked with bacon, onion, ketchup, and brown sugar. The long cooking time creates a sweet, tangy, and smoky side dish that works especially well with family dinners, barbecue meals, and holiday menus.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl, Large
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 100 g brown sugar packed
- 3 cans green beans 14.5 oz each, drained
- 120 ml ketchup
- ½ medium onion chopped
Instructions
- Combine the drained green beans, chopped onion, bacon, ketchup, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, until the bacon is cooked and the flavours are well combined.
- Stir gently before serving.
- Serve the green beans hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve these sweet and tangy green beans hot alongside grilled chicken, pork, burgers, sausages, or roasted meats. They also work well as part of a barbecue buffet or holiday meal with potatoes, corn, salads, and other vegetable side dishes.Recipe Notes
Drain the canned green beans thoroughly before adding them to the slow cooker. Stir the ingredients well so the ketchup and brown sugar are evenly distributed. Cut the bacon into small pieces so it cooks evenly and distributes its smoky flavour throughout the beans. Stir the finished dish gently to avoid breaking up the tender green beans.Variations
For a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar. A little dry mustard can add extra tang, while smoked paprika or chilli flakes can provide a stronger smoky or spicy flavour. You can also add extra chopped onion for a more savoury result.Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan, microwave, or slow cooker until thoroughly hot. Stir before serving so the sauce is redistributed evenly.Wine Advice
A fresh Pinot Grigio provides a crisp contrast to the sweet brown sugar and smoky bacon. A fruity Pinot Noir is another good choice when these green beans are served with grilled or roasted meat.Nutrition values
Serving: 245 gr | Calories: 285 kcal | koolhydraten: 53 g | Eiwitten: 7 g | Vet: 7 g | Verzadigd vet: 2 g | Natrium: 1020 mg | Suiker: 42 g