Bacon Lovers’ Garlic-Kissed Fresh String Beans
The very best fresh string beans are sauteed in a puddle of bacon grease with slivers of garlic to make a deliciously decadent side dish to accompany any main dish. Can you think of a better way to eat your veggies?
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1″ pieces (I use thick-sliced bacon)
- 24 ounces fresh string beans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, fry bacon pieces over medium heat on the stovetop until crisp.
- Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons (or keep more, if desired) bacon grease in the skillet and set aside.
- In the meantime, wash and trim green beans, breaking long strings in half.
- Bring water to boil in 8-quart (or larger) stock-pot fitted with a steamer/strainer basket and add salt.
- Add beans to boiling water; boil about 5 minutes until tender-crisp (do not overcook).
- Remove beans from heat, drain and spread on a clean kitchen towel to absorb water.
- Heat bacon grease in skillet; add sliced garlic and saute until slightly brown around the edges.
- Add towel-dried green beans and saute until heated through.
- Add bacon pieces and saute a few minutes more.
- Taste and add more salt, if desired.
