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Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans
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Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
2 reviews
ingredients
2 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups fresh green beans or, canned and drained
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
directions
Grease the inside of a crock pot.
Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning as needed, until brown and crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let drain on paper toweling. When cool, crumble the bacon.
Add the onion and garlic to the bacon grease in the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft.
Combine the green beans, bacon, onion, garlic, seasoned salt, black pepper, and barbecue sauce in the crock pot. Stir gently.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or until heated through. This can also be cooked on high heat for 1 hour.
crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.recipe tips
For a healthier version, use turkey bacon or reduce the amount of bacon.
If using canned green beans, rinse them to remove excess sodium.
If you like tangier beans, add a splash of apple cider vinegar towards the end of the cooking time.
The bacon will soften while cooking with the beans. Try reserving some of the crumbled bacon to sprinkle over the beans before serving to keep some texture. Or, cook extra bacon!
Barbecue sauces vary greatly in flavor, trying different sauces can be a fun way to change up the recipe each time you serve it.
Serve with a slotted spoon to drain excess sauce if desired.
common recipe questions
Can I use frozen green beans instead of fresh or canned?
Yes, frozen green beans can be used without thawing.
Is there a vegetarian alternative to bacon?
You can omit the bacon or use a vegetarian bacon substitute to add a little smoky flavor.
What type of onion should I use?
Yellow, white, sweet, or red onions can be used interchangeably, just depends on your preference.
Is there a substitute for garlic cloves?
Garlic powder can be used as a substitute, use 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder in place of the clove of garlic.
Can I make this dish without a crock pot?
Yes, you can simmer the ingredients in a covered pot on the stove over low heat.
Can I add other spices or ingredients?
Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
How should leftovers be stored?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, it reheats well and can be made a day in advance.
Can I freeze this dish?
You can but the green beans will become softer. Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Can reheat from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge.
nutrition data
97 calories, 3 grams fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
July 16, 2007
Very tasty and super easy. Very good alternative to the typical green bean dish!
October 3, 2006
This was a hit at my son's birthday party for relatives. Everyone raved about it. I was looking for a green bean recipe that wasn't the usual mushroom soup casserole type. This was perfect! Thanks for a great recipe.