Are you craving a dish that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors? Look no further than sweet and sour long beans! This classic Chinese dish is a delightful treat that showcases the unique texture of long beans, coated in a vibrant sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create a restaurant-quality sweet and sour long beans dish in the comfort of your own home. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of stir-frying, we'll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a delectable dish that will impress your family and friends.
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SWEET N SOUR BEANS
This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h20m
Yield 20 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in the drippings until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and peas. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9 mg cholesterol, Sodium 529 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33 g carbohydrate, Fiber 6 g fiber, Protein 7 g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR BEANS
"This bean dish is surprisingly low in fat, even with the bacon in it. I adapted it from a higher-calorie version that used ground beef," offers Carla Specht from Annawan, Illinios. "This is great served as a side dish with grilled meats...or over rice as a main dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, combine the brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic powder and mustard; bring to a boil. Stir in onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until onions are tender. Add the beans and bacon., Pour into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
THE BEST SWEET & SOUR BAKED BEANS
This is my absolute favorite baked beans recipe - I didn't like them until I tasted this. It is my aunt's - a family favorite! When I can't find limas in a can, I use a frozen package. We also make this vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
Provided by Mary Anne
Categories Pork
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- Add onions to grease and add sugar, mustard, salt, and vinegar.
- Cover and cook on stovetop for 20 minutes.
- Drain all beans except pork and beans.
- Add beans to cooked mixture and pour into a 3 quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour.
- Remove from oven and top with crumbled bacon.
SWEET AND SOUR BAKED BEANS
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Beans
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put onion slices in skillet, add sugar, mustard, salt and vinegar. Cook covered 20 minutes.
- Add cooked bacon and onion mixture to beans, which have been mixed and poured into a large casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees, 45 minute to 1 hour covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1490.6, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 28.1, Protein 17.1
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.
Provided by DEBOKC
Categories Onion Side Dishes
Time 27m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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-AND-SOUR GREEN BEANS
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
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
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
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 long 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 beans: Remove the tough ends of the beans and cut them into 2-3 inch pieces.
- Blanch the beans: This helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the sauce: While the beans are blanching, make the sauce. In a large skillet or wok, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion and cook until they are fragrant. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ketchup. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened.
- Add the beans and cook: Add the blanched beans to the sauce and cook until they are heated through. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Sweet and sour long beans are best served immediately. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course with rice.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour long beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The beans are blanched to preserve their color and crispness, and the sauce is made with a combination of vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ketchup. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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