Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans
An easy slow cooker recipe to have flavorful green beans any time of the year.
Servings: 8
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Fresh green beans washed and trimmed
- 2 cups Chicken stock
- 3/4 cup Sweet onion yellow or vidalia
- 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled (3/4 cup)
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt up to 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the bacon until crispy. Dice or crumble into small pieces.
- Add the green beans to the crock of the crock pot. Top with the diced onions, 1/2 cup of bacon, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the top.2 lbs Fresh green beans, 2 cups Chicken stock, 3/4 cup Sweet onion, 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 6 slices Bacon
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours stirring occasionally during the cooking time. Check periodically for your desired tenderness.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve topped with the 1/4 cup reserved bacon crumbles.
Notes
Test the beans for your desired tenderness during the cooking process. Some people like them firmer and some like them a bit softer.
Storage - Place cooled beans in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg