Slow Cooker BBQ Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 4 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 slices thickly-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled, 2 tablespoons drippings reserved
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. If using, heat 2 tablespoons reserved bacon drippings in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sauté until softened and translucent. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, then remove from heat.
3. Place green beans and onions (including remaining bacon grease) in a lightly greased slow cooker, then pour BBQ ketchup mixture over them.
4. Mix everything together until incorporated, then top with crumbled bacon.
5. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours. Enjoy!