Down-South Style Green Beans

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Down-South Style Green Beans
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 18, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and washed
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the green beans and cook until they are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

  • Green beans are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Green beans are also known as “string beans” or “snap beans”.
  • Green beans are related to other vegetables like peas, okra, and black-eyed peas.
  • Green beans are a popular side dish in the Southern United States.