Arkansas Green Beans Recipe

These Arkansas Green Beans are bathed in a rich glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory with brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Experience how this simple side dish is transformed into a delectable comfort food.

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These Arkansas Green Beans are bathed in a rich glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory with brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. Experience how this simple side dish is transformed into a delectable comfort food.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: North American

Servings:

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

1 ½ lb. fresh green beans
6 slices of bacon
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup salted butter melted
3 teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Begin by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut or snap them into 1 ½-2 inch pieces. Place them in a large saucepan.
Add enough water. Make sure that it completely covers the beans. Then, bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover the beans, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Drain the beans and transfer them to a two-quart glass or oven-safe ceramic baking dish, like a 9" x 9" Pyrex dish.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning it often, until it is brown on the edges. Transfer the cooked bacon to a baking rack or a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
Once the bacon is cool to the touch, crumble it into pieces and sprinkle the bacon over the beans in the baking dish.
Take a small bowl and mix the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder together.
Drizzle the mixture over the beans and bacon, coating them evenly.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then gently stir to ensure the sweet and savory sauce coats all the beans.
Keep baking for an additional 15 minutes. Then, serve and enjoy!

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Storage Info:

Arkansas Green Beans should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-4 days. For extended storage, pack them in a freezer bag, and expel the air to prevent freezer burn. For freezing, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, place leftovers on a microwave-safe plate and microwave, or use an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and reheat in a 350° F oven, or warm them in a pan on the stovetop, stirring until heated through.

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