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Southern Crockpot Green Beans Recipe

Southern Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
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Experience the comforting, rich flavors of Southern cooking with this easy Southern Crockpot Green Beans recipe. Slow-cooked to tender perfection with smoky bacon, savory onions, and aromatic garlic, this dish offers a melt-in-your-mouth side that’s perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or anytime you crave authentic Southern charm.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 6 slices smoked bacon
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and trim fresh green beans thoroughly to ensure even cooking. Dice the onion and mince the garlic to create a fresh, flavorful base for the dish.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. This step locks in the smoky flavor and produces bacon fat that will coat the green beans inside the crockpot.
  3. Add to Crockpot: Transfer the cooked bacon along with the rendered bacon fat to the crockpot. Add the green beans, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Slow Cook the Beans: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the green beans are tender yet retain a slight bite and the flavors have melded beautifully.
  5. Final Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the green beans and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes. Stir gently to incorporate the adjustments.

Notes

  • Use fresh green beans and quality bacon for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook; aim for tender but slightly crisp green beans.
  • Include bacon fat in the crockpot to layer rich smoky flavor.
  • For sharper garlic flavor, add minced garlic halfway through cooking instead of at the start.
  • Let the beans rest for 10 minutes after cooking to deepen the flavors.

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Keywords: Southern green beans, crockpot green beans, slow cooker side dish, Southern cooking, bacon green beans, holiday side recipe, gluten free side

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