Green Beans and Bacon

Step 1

Add pecans, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tbsp water to your in a large skillet.

Step 2

Cook over medium heat until sugar is melted and nuts are toasted. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Step 3

Cut your bacon into half inch pieces.

Step 4

In the same skillet cook bacon until crisp over medium high heat. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Leave bacon grease in pan and set aside.

Step 5

Snip the ends of your green beans.

Step 6

Blanch beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain.

Step 7

Add blanched green beans to pan and cook in bacon grease about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 8

Toss in remaining brown sugar, salt and pepper, and gently toss until sugar is dissolved and beans are coated.

Step 9

Add in nuts and bacon, warm thru and coat with glaze.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately.