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Pressure Cooker Southern Style Green Beans And Bacon
On December 15, 2023 by userHere’s a quick and delicious recipe for Pressure Cooker Southern Style Green Beans and Bacon, prepared using a pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot). This dish captures the classic Southern flavors of slow-cooked green beans with savory bacon.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for a tangy flavor)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Trim and snap the ends off the green beans.
- Chop the bacon, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté Bacon and Onion:
- Set your pressure cooker to “Sauté” mode. Add chopped bacon and cook until it starts to crisp.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.
- Add Garlic:
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pressure Cook:
- Add the trimmed green beans to the pressure cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick Release:
- Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
- Finish and Serve:
- If desired, stir in apple cider vinegar for a touch of tanginess.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Southern Style Green Beans and Bacon hot, garnished with additional bacon if desired.
This pressure cooker recipe offers a quicker way to enjoy the flavors of slow-cooked Southern green beans. The pressure cooker helps retain the vibrant color and nutrients of the green beans while infusing them with the smoky goodness of bacon. Enjoy your Southern-style green beans as a tasty side dish!