Name: Green Bean and Bacon Saute
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 1 lb green beans; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp honey; 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

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Green Bean and Bacon Saute

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Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until beginning to crisp.

Add the green beans, salt and stir to coat.

Cover the beans and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.

Add the honey and Worcestershire sauce, stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Render Bacon Slowly for Maximum Flavor 🥓
Cook bacon over medium heat rather than high to render the fat slowly and develop deeper, smoky flavors that infuse the entire dish.
Blanch Green Beans First for Perfect Texture 🫒
Briefly blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes before sautéing to ensure they stay tender-crisp rather than becoming mushy or unevenly cooked.
Balance Sweet and Savory at the End 🍯
Add honey and Worcestershire sauce in the final 30 seconds of cooking and toss immediately to prevent the honey from burning while allowing flavors to meld without overcooking the beans.
Use Thick-Cut Bacon for Better Texture 🔪
Choose thick-cut bacon that won't crisp up too quickly; it provides meaty texture and smoky flavor that complements the delicate green beans without burning during the sauté.
Reserve Bacon Fat for Sautéing 🫗
After removing bacon, use 2-3 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat to sauté the green beans, creating a richer, more cohesive flavor profile than using butter or oil alone.