{"id":3239,"date":"2015-08-20T20:35:21","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T01:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2019-11-17T09:18:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T15:18:47","slug":"southern-style-green-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/southern-style-green-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Style Green Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are from the South, the North, Europe, Australia… OR you’re an alien from outer space- you NEED to try these Southern Style Green Beans. They are melt-in-your mouth delicious- super savory, slightly smoky, and the perfect side that will meet your craving for comfort food (while still being 100% real\/unprocessed!)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The special ingredient that makes these extra decadent and delicious? BACON. Mmmm. Bacon. I do not believe there is anything tastier on the face of the planet than bacon.<\/p>\n

The second secret ingredient that makes these extra scrumptious? Chicken stock. It adds a whole other level of super awesome amazing flavor that makes these green beans hard to stop eating.<\/p>\n

Oh, and they are so, so easy to make! And use only four ingredients! Hip hip, hooray!<\/p>\n

Basically, you need to stop everything you are doing right now and go make these. (But first read the rest of this post.)<\/em><\/p>\n

OK I know- bacon isn’t the healthiest thing in the world. But green beans on the other hand? Super healthy<\/a>. High in vitamin K, manganese, and fiber, as well as being a little-known source of beta-carotene! You know, the stuff found in bright orange veggies like carrots.<\/p>\n

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I love fresh green beans simply steamed and topped with some salt, pepper, and olive oil or butter- try that if you’re looking for lighter green bean fare. But if you’re looking for a life-changing green bean experience (who isn’t, really?)<\/em> these Southern Style Green Beans are where it’s at.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"First, cut up a few slices of bacon (I used four- but you can use more or less depending on how much of a bacon fanatic\/how healthy you are) <\/em>and cook them over medium-high heat until the fat has rendered out. I used my cast iron dutch oven<\/a>\"\" for this. I almost always like using a heavy pot for things that need to simmer for a while, and it does a great job of cooking the bacon to a perfect even crispness.<\/p>\n

Once the bacon has cooked and the fat has rendered, add some sliced onions to the mix. Wait for it- your house will smell amazing in approximately 7 seconds. There is nothing – NOTHING –  like the smell of bacon and onions sauteing together in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n

After the onions have softened a bit, add the green beans and stir to coat in all the yummy bacony oniony goodness. Then, add some chicken stock and salt\/pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered for about a half an hour.<\/p>\n

DIVE IN.<\/p>\n

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Ok but wait. Before you dive in, we need to talk about how delicious all the juices are in these green beans. When you get a spoonful of the green beans to put on your plate (or 4 spoonfuls…)<\/em>, I highly recommend topping it with a bit of the juices as well.<\/p>\n

And, go ahead and add the juices to anything else on your plate. Mashed potatoes<\/a>? Yep. Chicken? You betcha. It’s a delicious, smoky, salty sauce that will add a little somethin’ something’ to whatever else you happen to be eating!<\/p>\n

OK. Now you may dive in :-) Recipe below!<\/p>\n

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These Southern Style Green Beans are easy and melt-in-your mouth delicious- they're smoky from the bacon and super savory from simmering to perfection in chicken broth! YUM.<\/div>\n\t\t
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