Cooking it in a Crockpot makes it easy and hands-free.
A staple side dish, this easy recipe is great for Thanksgiving crowds or busy weeknights alike.
Green beanshold a special place in many families hearts for Thanksgiving.
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How Do You Prep Fresh Green Beans?
Then give them a good rinse.
How Long Should You Cook Green Beans?
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When cooking fresh green beans in a slow cooker, two pounds will take about three hours on high.
The end goal is to serve green beans that are tender and crisp with a bright-green color.
Can You Overcook Green Beans in a Slow Cooker?
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What Can You Add to Green Beans for Flavor?
In a word: bacon.
And the thyme sprigs will add fresh, herbaceous notes without overwhelming the dish.
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Can You Substitute Dried Thyme for Fresh?
Fresh herbs always add the most flavor and aroma, but dried can work in a pinch.
Its important to note that its not a 1:1 substitution, however, because dried herbs are more potent.
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The general rule of thumb is one tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dried herbs.
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Cook, stirring often, in a large skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain; reserve drippings in skillet.
Crumble cooked bacon, and set aside.
Stir in green beans; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
Add ingredients to the slow cooker:
Transfer green bean mixture to a 5-quart slow cooker.
Stir in broth, salt, pepper, thyme sprigs, and 2 uncooked bacon slices.
Cook green beans:
Cover and cook on HIGH until beans are tender, about 3 hours.
Discard bacon and thyme; top with crumbled cooked bacon.
