Southern Green Beans Recipe
Southern green beans are easy to make, tender beans that are flavored with bacon or ham hocks. These green beans are a must-have side dish on every Southern table.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. green beans (use frozen or fresh)
- 6-7 slices bacon, chopped into one inch pieces
- 6 cups chicken stock (you may not need all of this--just cover the beans in the pot)
- 2 tbsp. garlic powder
- ½ tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
Instructions
- If using fresh green beans, snap off the ends then snap the beans into 2-inch pieces. Wash thoroughly.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then remove from pot.
- Add green beans to bacon grease and stir to coat well.
- Add bacon back to pot. Add broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook until tender, 30-45 minutes. Taste periodically and add seasonings as necessary.
- Add butter to pot when beans are almost done. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- If using frozen beans, there is no need to thaw before cooking. Just sauté the frozen beans right in the bacon grease as directed.
- You can add small potatoes to the pot and cook them along with the green beans.
