Barbecue Green Beans

A delicious one-pot vegetable side dish full of tangy flavors!

Step: 1

Place the chopped bacon in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside. Drain the grease from the pan.

Step: 2

Stir the vinegar, white sugar, and brown sugar into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Drain 2 cans of green beans and add them to the vinegar mixture. Pour 2 undrained cans of beans into the mixture, and stir the bacon back into the beans. Stir lightly to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Step: 3

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 172 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 35g; fat 2.1g; cholesterol 5mg; sodium 639.7mg.

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