Best 9 Sweet And Sour Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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Are you looking for a lip-smacking recipe that combines the sweet, sour, and salty flavors in perfect harmony? Look no further than our delightful "Sweet and Sour Green Beans with Bacon" dish. This tantalizing recipe elevates green beans to new heights with a flavorful blend of sweet and sour sauce, complemented by the smoky essence of bacon. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where crispy green beans, tangy sauce, and savory bacon come together to create a memorable side dish or a satisfying meatless main course.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Sweet and Sour Green Beans with bacon is a fast way to jazz up a regular can of green beans. Bacon, onions, sugar and vinegar turns a plain can of beans into a family-pleasing side dish in no time flat.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

14.5 oz. canned green beans, undrained
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup vinegar
2 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into chunks, and cook over medium until the fat is rendered out and the bacon is crispy.
  • Remove the bacon pieces to a bowl, leaving behind the bacon grease.
  • Saute the onions in the bacon fat until soft; add vinegar, sugar and undrained green beans.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Top with cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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This green bean concoction is similar to others but not the same! This recipe offers optional 'speed cooking' to quickly get this fresh-tasting side dish to the table.

Provided by dfwenigma

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed, or more to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 teaspoon peanut oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 slices bacon, or more to taste
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl and add enough water to make a layer in the bottom; heat in microwave until green beans are tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl and discard any remaining oil.
  • Place the bacon in the wok or skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve 4 to 5 tablespoons bacon drippings in the wok.
  • Mix onion, brown sugar, vinegar, and liquid smoke in the reserved bacon drippings; cook and stir until sauce is bubbling and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add green beans to sauce and stir to coat; cook until green beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer green bean mixture to a microwave-safe casserole dish; season with black pepper. Serve immediately or warm in the microwave, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 339.5 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.

Provided by DEBOKC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained, juices reserved
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup of the reserved green bean liquid into the pan. Add sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the green beans. Continue cooking at a low simmer until beans are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 892.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SWEET - SOUR GREEN BEANS LOADED WITH BACON



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Green beans never had it so good! If this doesn't convert your hard-core bean-hater into a bean-lover, I don't know what will! We rarely have leftovers of this recipe, and when we do, they're GREAT the second time around. NOTE: You can substitute canned beans for fresh, just skip the directions for cooking the beans.

Provided by Debber

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 1 side dish, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2-1 lb thick-cut bacon (or less)
1 lb green beans
2 tablespoons bacon fat (reserved)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar (white will do in a pinch)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron skillet, fry bacon until nearly crisp; reserve at least 2 T. bacon fat in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, prepare beans: cut into 1-inch pieces; place in skillet with reserved grease, boiling water, and salt. Cover and heat quickly until beans steam (boil), then turn heat down and cook for 15-20 minutes (tender-crisp) DO NOT DRAIN.
  • Mix cornstarch with sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and water; pour over beans; stir and cook until slightly thickened and clear.
  • Crumble at least 4 slices of bacon into the beans; stir to mix. Use MORE bacon if this is more of a "main dish"
  • OPTION: Fry 1 medium chopped onion in the bacon grease; remove from pan BEFORE cooking the beans; add with the bacon at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1027.8, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 9.1

SWEET-SOUR GREEN BEANS



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This is a recipe my mother served to family and friends-it has a very nice blend of sweet and sour flavors. I often take this dish to picnics and church dinners as it can be served warm or cold...delicious either way. -Claire Moser, Middletown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings; saute onion in the drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; heat through. Drain beans and place in a bowl; stir in onion mixture. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET & SOUR BACON GREEN BEANS



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I don't recall where this recipe came from, but I've had it for many years. Great taste. I usually manage to have it half gone before it's time to serve. The beans can be left whole (for effect) or cut - it's your choice. Note that the marinating time is very important, and is included in the cooking time.

Provided by Gwen35

Categories     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs green beans
5 slices bacon
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Trim beans, steam for 15 minutes, and set aside.
  • Fry bacon till crisp; remove from pan, crumble, and set aside.
  • Cook onion in the bacon fat until limp.
  • Dissolve the sugar into the vinegar and add, with the beans and bacon, to the onions.
  • Place in covered container and let marinate for two hours.
  • Reheat just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 96.8, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 32.2, Protein 4.7

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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"GREEN BEANS are the perfect accompaniment to Mother's pork roast. The flavors are compatible and blend well. I've never cooked any other vegetable dish when I make this pork roast dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 to 8 cups green beans, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Saute the onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Gently stir in beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Green Bean     Fall     Oktoberfest     Boil     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Boil red wine vinegar and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 45 minutes. Add butter and whisk until melted. Cool. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain beans. Pour vinegar mixture into same pot and bring to simmer. Add beans and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound beans in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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Everyday ingredients - bacon, onion, vinegar, and sugar - beget sophisticated results from a one-skillet recipe, submitted here by Suzanne Jenuleson of Medina, Ohio.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate (reserve skillet with pan drippings).
  • Add onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing occasionally, until beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Crumble bacon into skillet; add vinegar and sugar. Cook until a syrupy sauce forms, 2 minutes, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Trim the green beans. Remove the ends of the beans, where the stem was attached. You can also remove the strings from the beans, if desired.
  • Blanch the green beans. This will help them retain their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Cook the bacon. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Make the sauce. In the same skillet, add the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the green beans and bacon. Stir to coat the beans in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
  • Serve immediately. Sweet and sour green beans are best served hot.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour green beans are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. The combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a simple and tasty side dish, give sweet and sour green beans a try.

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