Pressure Cooker Southern-Style Green Beans and Bacon

Pressure-cook green beans and bacon for a tasty Southern-style staple that's ready in no time to enjoy with whatever main dish you're serving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or to taste
• 0.5 cup diced onion, or to taste
• 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon into a pressure cooker and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add green beans; toss until coated in bacon grease, then pour in water.

Step 2

Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock the lid and remove. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.