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Green Bean and Bacon Saute
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Instructions
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Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until beginning to crisp.
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Add the green beans, salt and stir to coat.
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Cover the beans and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
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Add the honey and Worcestershire sauce, stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Render Bacon Perfectly 🥓Cook bacon over medium heat until it reaches 90% crispness, then remove it—it will continue crisping as it cools and won't become brittle, ensuring optimal texture in your final dish.
- Blanch Green Beans First 💚Briefly blanch fresh green beans in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then shock in ice water to preserve their vibrant color and ensure they're tender-crisp rather than mushy.
- Balance Sweet and Savory ⚖️Add honey and Worcestershire sauce gradually while tasting, as bacon renders salty fat—this prevents over-salting and lets you achieve the perfect umami-forward flavor profile.
- Use Rendered Bacon Fat Strategically 🍳Sauté green beans in the bacon fat rather than starting fresh oil—this infuses deep, smoky flavor throughout the dish and eliminates excess grease.
- Finish with High Heat 🔥Increase heat to medium-high in the final 1-2 minutes while tossing the green beans to create a light caramelization and help the sauce reduce and coat evenly.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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