Green Beans, Southern Style

These Southern-style green beans offer a comforting, slow-cooked flavor profile that defines home-style cooking. Unlike crisp steamed beans, these are simmered until tender, absorbing the savory essence of smoked bacon, onions, and bell peppers. The result is a dish with a dull, deep green color and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly paired with cornbread or biscuits, this recipe works beautifully as a substantial side for barbecue or potlucks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, reliable preparation that highlights the natural sweetness of the beans enhanced by smoky depth, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to any Southern-inspired meal.

Cooking Method: Smoking

Cuisine: Southern

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 70.4

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Southern-style green beans offer a comforting, slow-cooked flavor profile that defines home-style cooking. Unlike crisp steamed beans, these are simmered until tender, absorbing the savory essence of smoked bacon, onions, and bell peppers. The result is a dish with a dull, deep green color and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly paired with cornbread or biscuits, this recipe works beautifully as a substantial side for barbecue or potlucks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, reliable preparation that highlights the natural sweetness of the beans enhanced by smoky depth, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to any Southern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

2 pound Green beans, trimmed -cut into squares

Directions

1
Trim the ends of the green beans. If the beans are very small and tender, leave them whole. Otherwise, cut them in half lengthwise and then into bite-sized lengths.
2
Chop one large white onion and one green bell pepper.
3
Place the prepared green beans, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and sliced smoked bacon into a large stewing pot.
4
Cover the ingredients completely with water.
5
Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the beans are very tender, approximately 2 to 3 hours.
6
About 30 minutes before serving, add the small new potatoes if using.
7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8
Serve the beans with a generous portion of the cooking liquid and the potatoes, if used.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 13.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 15.9g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 4.1g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not worry about overcooking the beans; they are traditionally cooked until very tender and a dull green color, rather than crisp.

This dish can be served as an accompaniment to any Southern-style meal, or served with cornbread or biscuits on the side as a meal itself.

Salt carefully, as the smoked bacon will contribute significant saltiness to the dish.

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