The Sam's Club Canned Vegetable Shoppers Are Calling 'Better Than Home Canned'

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When buying bulk groceries, you want to be certain you're getting the best ingredients for your money's worth — whether that depends on taste, freshness, or texture — or you'll be left with an abundance of food that may go to waste. According to shoppers, Sam's Club has delivered on the vegetable front with canned green beans that are worth stocking up on. Customers have been loving Allens Italian Style Green Beans, which one reviewer says offers the taste of home-canned goodness. These green beans have a 4.6-star rating from over 300 shoppers on the Sam's Club website; they're also available for purchase at Walmart, where they're rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with more than 900 ratings.

Sam's Club sells this brand's green beans in a six-pack of 28-ounce cans for $12.78. While Allens calls these Italian style green beans, which are also known as Romano beans, the label states they're Kentucky Wonder style flat beans. Romano varieties tend to have an even wider, flatter shape compared to varieties like Kentucky Wonders. Nevertheless, these green beans can be used in casseroles and soups, as well as stand alone as a side dish. With fall approaching, this ingredient can bring richness to a cozy dish like Italian tortellini soup. Reviewers have shared common ways to dress up these beans when cooking them alone on the stovetop, such as adding olive oil and flavor enhancers like oregano, garlic, tomatoes, bacon, or onions.

Many buyers have praised the texture of Allens Italian Style Green Beans compared to other brands, noting that they're typically not stringy and don't contain stems. They also emphasize the fresh taste that can be hard to find when buying canned vegetables. One Sam's Club customer said, "They taste like I just got them out of the garden," while others have shared that they eat them straight from the can. Shoppers also serve them for holiday meals on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July — after all, canned green beans with barbecue sauce go well with grilled favorites like ribs and corn.

However, others posed a few complaints. Some reviewers noted that their canned beans had a mushy texture indicative of overcooking, while other cans had broken pieces throughout instead of plump pods. And although many enjoy the flavor, a few shoppers have commented that they found the beans bland and lacking the Southern flair that the product description mentions. It's important to keep in mind that these green beans are only packed with water and salt and don't come with extra seasonings. For those who prefer more of a flavor kick, Allens does offer a seasoned variety, which you can find at Walmart in a four-pack. You can also try slow-cooking these green beans at home with your desired spices for that familiar Southern taste.