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Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans

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Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans

Yield8
Prep20 min
Cook180 min
Total200 min

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Method

6 steps

  1. 1

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until the fat renders and the pieces start to crisp, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the bacon and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Move the bacon, onions, garlic, and drippings to the slow cooker. Layer the whole haricot verts on top. Pour in the chicken broth, brown sugar, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper. Toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Slow cook for:Fresh whole haricot verts: HIGH 2.5–3 hours or LOW 4–5 hours.Frozen whole haricot verts: HIGH 2 hours or LOW 3–4 hours.

  5. 5

    Stir gently halfway through. Beans should be tender but still hold their shape.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in butter and the remaining 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for brightness. Serve with the bacon and onion mixture spooned over the beans.