Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans
Try this Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Cracker Barrel Copycat Country Style Green Beans recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0.0129374999628151 g
- Cholesterol 0.233593749328607 mg
- Fat 0.0886308591202579 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0.00929882809827338 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0516916014139284 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (0g)
- Sodium 9.56944661355043 mg
- Sugar 0.0129374999628151 g
- Trans Fat 0.0103994140326101 g
- Calories 1 calories
Step-by-step
- In large saucepan, add cut up bacon pieces and cook on medium heat until just browned, but not crisp. (To make cutting up bacon easier, put into freezer for several minutes before chopping).
- Once bacon is done, add in the green beans with their liquid, the onion, and the sugar. Stir. Bring mixture to a boil, then turn down to simmer.
- Allow beans to simmer on very low heat for 35-40 minutes without stirring to allow flavors to blend and the onion to cook. (stirring will cause the beans to break apart).
- Take off heat and add in salt and pepper to your taste and gently stir. Do not drain off liquid. Serve with a slotted spoon. Enjoy!
Swapping the thick-cut bacon for turkey bacon will drastically alter the final flavor profile because pork fat renders significantly more saturated lipids required to coat and soften the canned vegetables properly. Traditional southern-style preparations rely heavily on rendered animal fats to build body in the lingering pot liquor. Understanding how different elements behave under prolonged heat ensures success in replicating this classic side dish.
- Placing the raw bacon in the freezer for ten minutes prior to chopping firms the fat, allowing a chef's knife to slice cleanly through the strips without slipping on the board.
- Maintaining medium heat during the initial pork rendering stage prevents the rendered fat from burning while extracting maximum savory flavor from the meat pieces.
- Resisting the urge to stir the mixture during the 35 to 40 minute simmer protects the delicate canned beans from breaking apart into mush.
- Adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper must occur only after removing the saucepan from the heat source to prevent over-salting as the liquid concentrates.
Retaining the liquid from all three cans provides the necessary volume for the long simmering process without requiring additional stock or water. Careful attention to thermal control during the reduction phase keeps the onions tender while safeguarding the overall texture.
