Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. With crispy bacon, rich BBQ sauce, and tender green beans, this easy slow cooker dish makes a delicious side for family dinners, BBQs, or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 (14.5-ounce) cans green beans, drained
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon – In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess grease, then crumble.
- Sauté the Onion – In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion in bacon drippings until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Prepare the Sauce – In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker – Add drained green beans, sautéed onions, and crumbled bacon to the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans and stir gently.
- Cook – Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the green beans are tender and flavors are blended.
- Serve and Enjoy – Stir before serving to distribute the sauce. Serve hot as a savory, smoky side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick: Add more cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Make it lighter: Use turkey bacon and a low-sugar BBQ sauce.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American