How to Make Arkansas Green Beans
Step #1: Begin by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Now, throw some crispy bacon into the mix, because why not? Everything’s better with bacon, right? But it’s not just about that crunch—the smoky notes weaving through each bite make you pause mid-chew and think, “Yep, that’s the stuff.” Perfect for potlucks and just plain delicious! These beans are about to become your go-to when you need to bring a little something special to the Thanksgiving or Christmas table. Step #2: Trim the ends of the green beans and cut or snap them into 1 ½-2 inch pieces. Place them in a large saucepan. Step #4: Reduce the heat, cover the beans, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Step #6: 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. Step #7: Once the bacon is cool to the touch, crumble it into pieces and sprinkle the bacon over the beans in the baking dish. Step #9: Drizzle the mixture over the beans and bacon, coating them evenly. Step #10: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then gently stir to ensure the sweet and savory sauce coats all the beans.
