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Beans: Green Beans with Bacon

Source of Recipe

Georgia Downard


List of Ingredients

1/8 pound slab bacon, diced
1/2 onion, minced
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
fresh ground black pepper


Recipe

In a large deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened. Add the beans, pepper flakes, and salt and saute over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water and cover the skillet immediately. Steam the beans, shaking the skillet occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until just tender. Add the butter, vinegar, and salt and pepper and toss until combined. Sprinkle with the bacon. Yield: 4 servings