Green Beans and Bacon Recipe

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 / 0 min read

Looking for a side dish that’s a little smoky, a little crispy, and a whole lot delicious? These sautéed green beans with Tender Belly bacon are here to save your holiday plans—perfectly crisped beans, savory bacon, and a punch of garlic. Time to get cooking!

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Green Beans and Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients

1 lb (about 450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
4-6 slices Tender Belly bacon, cut into small pieces
2 cubes Tender Belly Bacon Fat
1/2 white onion minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Blanch the Green Beans (Optional):To keep the beans bright green and slightly crisp, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain well.
Cook the Bacon:In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Once done, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving a bit of bacon fat in the skillet.
Sauté the Green Beans:In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add Bacon fat cubes (or a drizzle of olive oil or a little butter).
Add the green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Add Garlic:Add the minced garlic to the green beans and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Combine and Season:Stir in the crispy bacon pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finish and Serve:If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with sliced almonds or chopped walnuts for extra texture. Serve warm.

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