Green beans cooked with lots of bacon and onion and coated in a sweet, salty, and sour sauce make one of the best side dishes ever. The kind of side dish where you don’t even care if there is a main dish. My favorite way to cook green beans is this Southern-Style Green Bean recipe, but this is a close second. It’s kind of like a German potato salad only with green beans. Type of Green Beans to Use I like to use fresh green beans but you could certainly use canned or frozen. You can use either regular green beans or the thinner French-style. The sweet and sour flavor primarily comes from sugar and apple cider vinegar. Bacon adds even more saltiness. Onions are cooked in the bacon grease to add even more bacon flavor. Sweet and Sour Green Beans are so easy to make with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. Even if you’re not typically a fan of green beans, this recipe is a must try. I don’t think there will be any leftovers. Make Them Spicy These green beans have lots of sweet and sour flavor. If you want to add some spice, add up to a half teaspoon of caynne pepper. How To Store Leftovers will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave. More Ways To Cook Green Beans Candied Green Beans Green Beans with Bacon Breadcrumbs Smothered Cajun Green Beans Maple-Glazed Green Beans Crispy Fried Green Beans Never miss a recipe. Follow Spicy Southern Kitchen on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook. Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make. Print Sweet and Sour Green Beans Sweet and Sour Green Beans tastes kind of like German potato salad, only with green beans. Course Side Dish Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 176kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Ingredients1 1/4 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed5 slices thick-cut bacon1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper InstructionsPlace green beans in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook until crisp in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.Add onion to bacon drippings and cook until softened.Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir to mix.Add green beans to pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Continue to cook 1-2 minutes, stirring often so that the green beans pick up as much flavor as possible.Sprinkle bacon on top and serve. NutritionCalories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted June 5, 2016 The post Sweet and Sour Green Beans appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.