You'll need 2 ingredients for green beans with bacon. 1 quart home canned green beans and 2 or 3 slices bacon.
Place beans on to boil. Boil for 10 minutes. This is an added safety precaution from the USDA. The necessity is sometimes debated but I still recommend it. You can decide for yourself if it is necessary.
In another pan fry bacon pieces until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and set aside. Drain off some of the bacon grease. Leave a tablespoon or so.
Chop bacon into small pieces and return to the pan.
After beans have simmered, drain well and add to bacon pieces. Toss to coat.
Note: This recipe can be made with canned, dehydrated, frozen, fresh, or store bought canned beans as well. Simply use an equivalent amount, cook as desired then add to the bacon.
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Dehydrating Green Beans
How to dry green beans and other foods, step by step directions. If you want to use dehydrated green beans for this recipe simply rehydrate by placing beans in boiling water and allow to soak for several hours. Then cook as you like. Add your bacon. Yum! Takes a bit more time but it can be done! |
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