A perfect balance of sweet and tangy, sweet and sour green beans with crispy bacon and onion is one of my favorite Southern side dishes.
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2packagebacon6 or 7 slices
1/2chopped onion
32ouncesfrench-style green beansor other green beans
2tbspvinegar
2tbspsugar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut bacon into one-inch segments and place the bacon and chopped onion in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring often. Remove to a plate.
1/2 package bacon, 1/2 chopped onion
Add beans to bacon grease and continue cooking over medium heat until they are to desired tenderness. Add vinegar and sugar and stir. Add bacon and onions back and let simmer for a few minutes, stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 chopped onion, 32 ounces french-style green beans, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, salt and pepper to taste