If you are looking for the best green bean side dish then try my Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon recipe! Has a wonderfully tangy and smoky flavor.
If you have more than one slow cooker and need more sides, also try my jalapeno corn or mashed potato recipes.
This recipe is the PERFECT side dish! If you don’t want a creamy green bean casserole then this is your dish. Bring this to potlucks or serve on a holiday.
How to make Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon:
- Green beans – My family prefers canned beans, it’s what we grew up on. If you like fresh, those work fine in this recipe.
- Sauce – I make a tangy mixture of bacon drippings, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (optional), garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bacon – An entire package of bacon. You’ll want to slice, then cook the bacon before adding it to the slow cooker. Do not add the bacon raw, it will not taste good in this recipe unless browned.
- Onion – We like to use a sweet yellow onion.
Do I have to add bacon drippings?
- If you prefer not use bacon drippings you can add a few tablespoons of water for moisture.
- Or add 3 tablespoons of water and one beef or a chicken bouillon cube.
Can I use turkey bacon instead of pork bacon?
- Yes, turkey bacon works great in this recipe.
- Be sure to brown it first as you would pork bacon for this recipe.
How long do I cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours and on LOW for 6 hours.
More Green Bean Side Dish Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Classic Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Bacon
- Slow Cooker Ham and Green Bean Chowder
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Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon
Dress up canned green beans for a wonderful side dish!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 58 oz. canned green beans (four 14.5-oz. cans) or use 6-8 cups fresh
- 12 oz. center cut bacon (save bacon grease; the next ingredient)
- 1 sweet yellow onion
- 3 Tbsp. bacon grease from above bacon
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke optional
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary (or 1/4 tsp. dried)
Instructions:
- Chop and then cook bacon. Do not drain bacon grease from the pan. Be sure to set aside 3 Tablespoons of bacon grease to be used in the sauce.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the bacon grease, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke (optional), Worcestershire, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary leaves. Whisk to combine.
- Drain green beans and add them to the slow cooker. Add the bacon and onions. Pour sauce over the green beans. Stir.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or low 6 hours. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:
Do I have to add bacon drippings?
- If you prefer not use bacon drippings you can add a few tablespoons of water for moisture.
- Or add 3 tablespoons of water and one beef or a chicken bouillon cube.
- Yes, turkey bacon works great in this recipe.
- Be sure to brown it first as you would pork bacon for this recipe.
Nutrition:
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1436IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
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I would like to add apples to this recipe. When do you think I should add in the Apple slices??
I would add them at the beginning with everything else.
Fist time making this delicious dish!! In the crock now but smells delicious!! Can’t wait to try!
I think you will love it!
It was delicious
These green beans were excellent! I made them for Easter as a side dish. The family loved them. The recipe is very easy to follow. I did not use the liquid smoke as I would be buying it just for this recipe. I did add a can sliced potatoes in during the last hour because we like them with our green beans. This worked out perfectly. I will be making this dish again. Thank you.
The video show vinegar but the recipe does not???? Do you add vinegar? how much?
2 teaspoons, I fixed it.