Shelly's Recipe

SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION

Category: Beans

5 slices bacon, chopped small
1 medium onion, halved and sliced thin
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp dark brown sugar
1 lb green beans stem ends snapped off
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Fry bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels.

Discard all but 1 tbsp fat, return skillet to medium heat, and add onion. Cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; bring to boil.

Add beans, cover, lower heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender and liquid has reduced, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove lid; simmer briskly to further reduce liquid if necessary.

Stir in vinegar; adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer beans to serving dish and sprinkle with bacon. Serve.

Serves 4