Low & Slow Southern Green Beans

Canned green beans simmered with bacon, onion, and seasoning

Canned green beans slow-simmered with bacon and onion until tender and deeply savory — a faithful Cracker Barrel-style side that pairs perfectly with fried chicken or pork.

Equipment Needed

• Medium saucepan with lid
• Slotted spoon

Low & Slow Southern Green Beans

Canned green beans slow-simmered with bacon and onion until tender and deeply savory — a faithful Cracker Barrel-style side that pairs perfectly with fried chicken or pork.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 Servings

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans undrained
• 3 tablespoons yellow or sweet onion finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method

 

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until it begins to brown and render its fat, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not cook until fully crispy.
2. Add green beans with their liquid to the pan.
3. Stir in chopped onion, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and deeply flavored.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with a slotted spoon, keeping the beans, onion, and bacon together while leaving excess liquid behind.

How to Know It's Done

Cook's Notes

• A few drops of liquid smoke added with the beans deepens the smoky flavor noticeably, especially if your bacon is on the mild side.