German Green Beans Recipes

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain beans; return to pan. Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through. Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.

Steps:

• Fry the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crisp, then drain on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the onion and cook until light golden and tender, then add the flour and stir, cooking for about 1 minute.
• Add the sugar, salt, pepper, bean liquid or water, and vinegar, stir, and bring to a rolling boil; Allow to boil for about 3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Add the bacon bits at this time.
• Add the green beans and cook until heated through, about 7--8 minutes.
• Transfer the beans and sauce to a serving bowl and top with crumbled bacon.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small crockpot including some of the bacon drippings (optional).
• Cook on low 6-8 hours.
• The longer the beans cook, the more flavorful they are.
• This recipe can easily be doubled.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions and mushrooms until very tender.
• Whisk in flour and sugar and vinegar until blended well.
• Add parsley, half-n-half, and reserved bean liquid and whisk until blended.
• Cook until slightly thickened over medium heat.
• Stir in beans and sour cream (if using) and cook until heated through and just started to bubble-but DO NOT BOIL.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle bacon on top.

Steps:

• Bring the water, beef bouillon, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Add the green beans and savory, making sure to loosely drape or tie the kitchen string to the handle of the pot so it does not burn and can easily be retrieved to remove the savory; cover and cook 10 - 15 minutes to desired tenderness.
• Remove savory, drain beans, and place in a serving dish.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove bacon and set aside.
• Saute onion in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon.
• Drain beans; return to pan.
• Add onion, 1 tablespoon drippings, salt and pepper; heat through.
• Crumble the bacon; add to the beans and toss.
• Serve immediately.