If your garden, market haul, or meal prep game includes fresh green beans, a bean slicer is one of those simple tools you didn’t know you needed—until you try it. This old-fashioned gadget turns whole beans into thin, even strips (aka “French-cut” style) quickly and easily, and the result is not only prettier but also quicker to cook and better at soaking up flavor.
What Is a Bean Slicer?
A bean slicer is a handheld or countertop tool designed to slice green beans lengthwise into uniform, thin slivers. Some models are manual (you pull the bean through blades), while others are rotary-style with a crank handle.
Many slicers also come with a string remover to strip off those tough fibers in one go—huge bonus if you’re working with heirloom or string beans.
What Can You Use It For?
French-Cut Green Beans
Create the classic, thin-sliced look you’d find in frozen bags—only fresher.
Stir-Fries
Thin slices cook faster and absorb sauces more easily than whole beans.
Canning & Pickling
Perfect for pickled green beans or dilly beans that fit beautifully in jars.
Green Bean Casserole
Level up your holiday dish with delicate, evenly cooked slices that blend into creamy goodness.
Bulk Bean Prep
If you’ve got a big garden harvest, this speeds up slicing for freezing, drying, or preserving.
Why Use a Bean Slicer?
Faster Cooking
Thinner slices mean quicker sautéing, boiling, or steaming.
Even Sizing
Helps food cook evenly, look professional, and taste better.
No More Stringy Bites
Models with string removers help eliminate tough, chewy strings—especially useful for older beans.
Classic Prep Style
Recreate the retro charm of Grandma’s green bean casserole—but with fresh produce.
Preserves Texture
Sliced beans keep a tender-crisp bite and don’t get mushy like frozen ones sometimes do.
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