Easy Green Beans with Bacon

Step 1

Prepare an ice bath by placing ice and water in a large bowl.

Step 2

Wash the beans, snap the ends, and snap into pieces and drop into a pot of boiling water.

Step 3

Cook for 4-5 minutes and then place in an ice bath.

Step 4

Cook the bacon until crispy and remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon grease.

Step 5

To the skillet with the bacon grease, add a drizzle of oil if needed and the butter.

Step 6

Bring to a medium heat and add the green beans, brown sugar, and seasoning, stirring to coat.

Step 7

Crumble the bacon and return to the frying pan (you can sop up the extra grease, or leave a little bit for extra flavor).

Step 8

Serve immediately.