Name: Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

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Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.

Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.

Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in skillet.

Saute onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until tender.

Stir in brown sugar, pepper and blanched green beans.

Cook for 5 minutes or until beans are glazed and heated through.

Serve with crumbled bacon on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Render Bacon Slowly for Maximum Crispness 🥓
Cook bacon over medium heat rather than high heat to render the fat evenly and achieve crispy, shattered pieces instead of chewy strips. This also prevents burning and gives you flavorful bacon grease for cooking the beans.
Blanch Green Beans First for Perfect Texture 🫘
Boil fresh green beans for 3-4 minutes, then shock in ice water before adding to the skillet. This ensures tender-crisp beans that won't turn mushy when sautéed with the bacon and onions.
Caramelize Onions Low and Slow 🧅
Cook sliced onions over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes with a pinch of salt to draw out moisture and develop deep sweetness. The brown sugar amplifies this caramelization, creating balanced savory-sweet notes.
Toast the All-Purpose Seasoning in Fat 🌶️
Bloom your seasoning in the bacon fat for 30 seconds before adding the beans to unlock its full flavor potential and distribute it evenly throughout the dish.
Finish with a Splash of Bacon Grease 💧
Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat and drizzle it over the finished dish just before serving to coat the beans and enhance richness without overwhelming the delicate vegetable.