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cooked green beans and bacon in the crock pot

Crock Pot Green Beans and Bacon


  • Author: Maria Ronan
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 pounds fresh green beans
  • 8 slices of thick sliced bacon
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth or Chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Salt to taste (considering bacon’s natural saltiness)

Instructions

  1. Choosing the Perfect Bacon:

    • Cut the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sautéing Bacon and Onion Magic:

    • Sauté the diced onion with bacon until the bacon turns crispy, and the onion becomes translucent, creating a flavorful base.
  3. Building the Crock Pot Ensemble:

    • Place fresh green beans in the slow cooker, adjusting the quantity based on your guest count.
    • Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth (or Chicken bouillon with water) and add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
    • Optional: Adjust salt to taste, considering the bacon’s natural saltiness.
  4. Marrying Flavors in the Crock Pot:

    • Combine the bacon and onion mixture with the green beans in the slow cooker, ensuring to include all the flavorful bacon fat.
    • Let it cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, allowing the green beans to fully absorb the rich flavors.
  5. Savoring the Results:

    • Enjoy green beans that are not only fully cooked but bursting with the savory goodness of bacon and the aromatic essence of sautéed onions.
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  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 180