Sweet & Sour Green Beans

Submitted by Chef Garlic

"I found several Sweet & Sour Green Bean recipes over the years. Like any cook, I liked certain things about certain ones, and decided to make my own. So, here is the result! But, I dare you to have leftovers; as when you are lucky enough to, they are great cold!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans green beans, Drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 large white onions, Sliced Into Rings
• 1 (16 ounce) package cheap bacon (Usually They Are About A Pound Or So)
• 1 1⁄2 cups white vinegar
• 1 dash garlic
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

directions

1. Fry BACON and remove from fat.
2. Mix SUGAR, VINEGAR and GARLIC; add to hot BACON FAT.
3. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes over medium high heat.
4. Place BEANS in a shallow baking dish.
5. Sprinkle ALMONDS over BEANS.
6. Place ONION rings on top of ALMONDS.
7. Crumble BACON over the top of the ONIONS.
8. Pour SUGAR/VINEGAR/GARLIC/BACON FAT mixture over the top of the BACON.
9. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 hours.
10. For a better presentation, I would drain the liquid off of the beans before serving, or serve the beans in soup bowls. But, keep the liquid, just in case you do reheat the beans.

Reviews

[Susie D]

I made adaptations to your recipe, but loved the result. I cooked the bacon (5 strips) in the microwave on paper towels. I used one 14oz can of wax beans and one 14oz can of cut green beans for color variation and I did everything on the stovetop. I added everything except the almonds and heated. The almonds were added before serving. It was quick, very tasty, and a recipe I would use again. Thank you for the idea and inspiration!