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Sweet and Tangy Green Beans

By: ODIEZMA 
"Sweet and tangy! This is a wonderful alternative to plain green beans or green bean casserole. It is quick and easy to make. Gives a unique twist to a traditional Thanksgiving meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices bacon
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

Directions

  1. Fry the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon, and set aside while reserving the grease in the pan. Stir the sugar, vinegar and onion into the bacon grease, and reduce the heat to medium. Add the beans, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the beans have reached your desired doneness. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2010 by The Bunny Chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
It sounds like these beans would be REALLY overpoweringly sweet and sour of made with that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by Luv4Quilting   view full review
LOVE this recipe! Made this a few years ago for Thanksgiving dinner and now has become a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by DONNA   view full review
Too much fat. I added more bacon but only used 3 T. bacon grease and canned cut green beans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by NanaS   view full review
I love this recipe. Very tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by Jan   view full review
I have made this recipe for years as "German Green Beans". It is a favorite. Since I use 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Rob   view full review
My Best Friend Linda McLean suggested I try this. I LOVE vinegar but this is too much. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by TARA113   view full review
I enjoy this recipe. I did cut back on the sugar & vinegar somewhat. I enjoy the flavor of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This is a wonderful base recipe altho I felt the amount of sugar and bacon fat suggested was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Eve   view full review
This was pretty good. Reminds me of the wilted spinch salad my mom use to make. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by MAMADAVIS   view full review
This had a very strong smell and wasn't to my taste.

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