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    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Vegetable Recipes

    Published: Aug 3, 2022 · Modified: Oct 23, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine

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    A pretty china bowl filled with Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine topped with almonds.

    You can have this impressive Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine on the table in under 30-minutes. It's fancy enough to serve for the holidays and yet it's easy enough to make for any night of the week.

    A pretty china bowl filled with Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine with green bean leaves in the foreground.

    Green Beans Almondine is a delicious buttery bourbon update on a classic and will soon become your favorite way to eat green beans.

    Table of Contents Found Here
    • 🛒The ingredients:
    • Ingredient information:
    • ❓ FAQ's
    • 🔑Helpful cooking tips:
    • ✎ Substitutions and Variations:
    • 📋The step-by-step instructions:
    • 📌 Related bourbon recipes you'll also enjoy:
    • What to serve alongside these delicious green beans:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    🛒The ingredients:

    *Please note that the exact measurements along with a new "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart is available in the printable recipe card.

    A visual ingredient list for making Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine.

    Ingredient information:

    The almonds I used were thinly sliced but feel free to use chopped or even slivered almonds depending on your preferences.

    Extra virgin olive oil is my preferred oil for this dish because of its fruity flavor. However, feel free to use canola, vegetable, grapeseed, or avocado oil.

    The bourbon I used Jack Daniels, and the bacon I used was regular cut smoked bacon. Feel free to use any type of bacon you prefer.

    ❓ FAQ's

    ⏲️ How long will the vegetable recipe take from start to dinner?

    Roughly 20 minutes, if while you're browning the bacon you're also prepping the green beans.

    🍴 How many servings does this recipe make?

    I've written this recipe with the idea of serving 6 people. However, I know that I could eat the entire bowl all by myself (but don't tell)! 🤭

    📅 Storage information:

    Store these green beans in and airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    🧊 Can these green beans be frozen after cooking?

    You bet! Store them in an air-tight freezer container or zip-top bag and freeze them for up to 2 months.

    🌡️ How to reheat:

    If cooking from frozen, thaw the beans completely in the refrigerator over night.

    To reheat, add them to a skillet and cook over medium/low (stirring occasionally) until hot. Or, cover them with plastic wrap and heat them in a microwave safe bowl for 2-3 minutes on 80-90% power, or until hot.

    A closeup of a china serving bowl with a lid filled with Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine.

    🔑Helpful cooking tips:

    After browning the bacon and adding the green beans, deglazing the pan with water (or you can use stock of your choosing) is a sure-fire way to get the most bacon flavor infused into the green beans.

    After adding the water to the pan, scrape up the brown bits that have stuck to the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. Viola! A clean pan and a completed dish that's packed with flavor!!

    ⚠️IMPORTANT - Before adding the bourbon to the skillet make sure to turn the heat under the pan to LOW to prevent a flareup. Once the bourbon has been added, you can increase the heat again as called for in the recipe.

    Toasting nuts of any kind will bring out their flavor. To toast the almond slices for this recipe add them to a small skillet (without oil or spray) over medium/low heat and shake or stir the skillet frequently. Do not step away from the skillet at this point as nuts will burn quickly. As soon as you can smell the almonds they're toasted and ready to use.

    ✎ Substitutions and Variations:

    If you prefer not to use bourbon for this recipe feel free to switch it out with a vegetable or meat stock or you can swap it out with a dry white wine.

    Frozen or even canned green beans will work for this recipe if desired. If using frozen beans make sure to thaw them completely and dry them well before adding them to the skillet with the bacon.

    If using canned green beans, drain and dry them well before adding them to the skillet with the bacon. You may also wish to cut the amount of salt called for in the written recipe as canned vegetables contain a lot of sodium.

    Turkey bacon can be used in place of pork bacon if desired, and diced pancetta would be amazing. Of course, you can leave the meat products out if you'd like to make a completely vegetarian dish.

    📋The step-by-step instructions:

    Hands and a knife cutting bacon.
    Frying cut up bacon in a skillet to make Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine.

    Cut a half a pound of bacon into 1" pieces.

    Brown the bacon in a large skillet, stirring frequently until the bacon is almost crisp.

    Hands and a paring knife preparing fresh green beans.
    Green beans and butter in a skillet.

    While the bacon is browning, trim the stem end from the green beans and cut them in half, if desired.

    Add the prepared green beans to the skillet with the bacon along with extra virgin olive oil and butter.

    Bacon and green beans in a large skillet.

    Stir the green beans and bacon well and season with salt and pepper.

    Add water to the pan to steam the beans, and deglaze the pan (see next step).

    A spatula scraping up the fond from the bottom of the pan.

    After adding the water use a spatula to deglaze the pan by scraping up all the browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the skillet that came from browning the bacon.

    Once deglazed cover the skillet and allow the beans to steam for 5-7 minutes.

    Adding bourbon to a skillet filled with green beans and bacon.
    Adding toasted sliced almonds to a serving bowl of bacon bourbon green beans almondine.

    After steaming, remove the cover and turn the heat to low. Add the bourbon to the pan and stir well to combine. Continue to cook the beans an additional 3-4 minutes.

    Spoon the completed beans into a serving bowl and top them with toasted slices almonds before serving.

    A delicious looking bowl of Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine along with fresh leaves and beans as accents.

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    What to serve alongside these delicious green beans:

    You'll be amazed at how delicious Brown Bag Roast Turkey is! The skin is crispy, and the meat juicy! It’s utter perfection!! This method for roasting a Thanksgiving turkey has it IN THE BAG so don't miss out your chance to serve the best roast turkey you've ever had!

    Homemade Honey Orange Crescent Rolls are perfectly delicious! This buttery sweet enriched yeast dough is what dreams are made of. They're swoon-worthy!

    Take some of the stress out of serving a big holiday meal to a large group of people (or any meal for that matter) by preparing these Cheesy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes in advance. Then pop it into the oven about an hour before you're ready to eat! Now it's time to relax before dinner. You've earned it!

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    Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine topped with almonds in a china serving bowl.

    Bacon Bourbon Green Beans Almondine

    Renee Goerger
    Green Beans Almondine is a delicious buttery bourbon update on a classic and will soon become your favorite way to eat green beans.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish, Thanksgiving side dish, Vegetable - Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 306 kcal

    Equipment

    • paring knife
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • large high sided skillet with lid
    • small non-stick skillet
    • slotted spatula
    • slotted spoon
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • kitchen timer optional

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 cups green beans washed, dried, and trimmed
    • ½ pound bacon cut into 1" pieces
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup bourbon
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown the bacon until almost crisp (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.
    • While the bacon is browning prepare and trim the green beans.
    • Add the green beans to the skillet along with the bacon. Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet and stir well to combine the beans with the bacon.
    • Season the beans with salt and pepper. Add water to the pan and use a spatula to scrape up all the browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan from browning the bacon. Stir well to combine.
    • Cover the pan and allow the beans to steam for 5-7 minutes.
    • Toast the slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. This will only take 1-2 minutes so pay close attention so they don't burn.
    • Remove the cover and reduce the heat to low. Add the bourbon to the beans, stirring well. Bring the heat back to medium and cook the beans, stirring occasionally, for an additional 1-2 minutes.
    • Spoon the bacon bourbon green beans into a serving bowl and top with the toasted sliced almonds before serving.

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    Notes

    ⚠️IMPORTANT - Before adding the bourbon to the skillet, turn the heat under the pan to LOW to prevent a flare-up. Once the bourbon is in the skillet, you can increase the heat again as called for in the recipe.
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    These cooked green beans may be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container or zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

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    1. Mark says

      December 13, 2024 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect side dish!!

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      • Renée says

        December 13, 2024 at 1:53 pm

        I completely agree, Mark!

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    2. Donna says

      October 25, 2023 at 8:28 pm

      Are these canned green beans or fresh green beans?

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      • Renée says

        October 26, 2023 at 7:44 am

        Hi, Donna.
        I used fresh. Within the post I recommend using fresh or frozen green beans for best flavor.
        Canned green beans will work but they're not my preferred choice.
        Because the sodium level in canned vegetables is high, if you decide to use canned beans, you'll
        want to cut back on the amount of salt called for in this recipe.
        I hope this is helpful.
        Fondly,
        Renee

        Reply

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