Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 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
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Choosing the Perfect Bacon:
- Cut the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 180