Sweet and Sour Green Beans Recipe
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Sweet and Sour Green Beans

By: DEBOKC 
"A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
17 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained, juices reserved
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more.
  2. Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup of the reserved green bean liquid into the pan. Add sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the green beans. Continue cooking at a low simmer until beans are hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2004 by JELLYKO   view full review
I loved these. I used fresh beans and boiled them and saved water for the recipe as called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2005 by JJBEN2000   view full review
Great!!!! A favorite. Made a few changes. Used frozen green beans because I hate the canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
These were sooooo good! Between the salt in the bacon and in the canned green beans, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Esther   view full review
I love these beans! I use a very similar recipe, although it has a scant cup of sugar and no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by S. Orlando   view full review
MMMMM! I used frozen green beans instead of canned. If you like that sweet and sour flavor you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2006 by PCULVER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe!! This is my favorite green bean recipe. For a short-cut, you can buy S&W...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by Jenn   view full review
Wonderful. Just the right blend of sweet and sour. I used fresh green beans and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by lutzflcat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice flavor, definitely spot on. I accidentally added 2 tbsp flour, but thinned out with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
We thought these were delicious! A welcome change from the usual green bean casserole and one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by Cindy   view full review
WOW - this was wonderful!! I used blanched and frozen green beans from last year's garden and...

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