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Crack Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar

Close-up of vibrant green beans tossed in a sticky, dark glaze with crispy bacon pieces, highlighting the irresistible green beans.
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Make irresistible, flavorful green beans coated in a savory, sweet, and slightly smoky glaze. This recipe uses bacon and brown sugar for a rich side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet with the bacon grease. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, water, and garlic powder until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the beans well.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the reserved crispy bacon pieces.
  7. Serve immediately as a side dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute smoked paprika for half the garlic powder for a deeper smoky flavor.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
  • For crispier bacon, cook it separately in the oven before adding it to the sauce at the end.

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