Southern Style Green Beans are super easy to make. Plus, they're packed with flavor thanks to the addition of vinegar, garlic, onion, and bacon. Pair them with Hatch Chile Meatloaf, Smoked Turkey, or Smoked Chicken for an authentic Southern comfort meal.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Classic Southern-style Green Beans are a huge hit in my family, and I'm sure they will be in yours too. The vinegary flavor mixed with smokey bacon and buttery beans is perfect with meals like slow cooker short ribs and also pairs nicely with twice-baked mashed potatoes. Now, that's what I call southern comfort food!
Ingredients
Green Beans: I like canned Italian-style Green Beans for this recipe. Many recipes you'll find call for French cut, but I like the texture of the larger beans better.
Onion: A medium to large white or yellow onion is all that you'll need.
Butter: A little salted butter can go a long way in this green bean recipe.
Garlic: Jarred or freshly minced garlic is perfect.
Bacon: I always opt for thick-cut bacon like Wright Brand. It has a ton of flavor and adds a beautiful texture.
Vinegar: Just some white distilled vinegar, nothing fancy.
Salt: Kosher salt is my go-to for just about every recipe.
Pepper: Regular ground black pepper to your liking.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Begin by cooking and crumbling the bacon into bits.
Next, add the butter, garlic, and diced onions to a medium-sized pot and sauté until the onions soften.
Step 2: Add the bacon to the onions and garlic, stirring to combine.
Drain the cans of green beans and add them to the pot, gently stirring to mix them. Pour in the vinegar, place the lid on the pot, and simmer the beans over low heat for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
Expert Tips
- I recommend using plain white vinegar. While you can substitute that with apple cider vinegar, It adds a different flavor that doesn't seem necessary for this recipe.
- It's very important to drain the beans. The last thing you want is water beans.
- This is a quick and easy recipe and makes a perfect southern side. If you are making a large dinner to be served family style, you can also add these to a slow cooker set to keep warm so they're ready to go.
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📖 Recipe
Southern Style Green Beans
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Salted Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Medium Yellow/White Onion - diced
- 3 Thick Cut Bacon Slices - crumbled
- 3 Cans Italian Style Green Beans
- 3 Tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the bacon into bits.
- Stir the bacon bits into the onions and garlic.
- Add the drained Green Beans to the pot, gently stirring to combine.
- Pour in the vinegar.
- Place the lid on the pot and simmer the beans over low heat for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
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Notes
- I recommend using plain white vinegar. While you can substitute that with apple cider vinegar, It adds a different flavor that doesn't seem necessary for this recipe.
- It's very important to drain the beans. The last thing you want is water beans.
- This is a quick and easy recipe and makes a perfect southern side. If you are making a large dinner to be served family style, add these to a slow cooker set to keep warm so they're ready to go.
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