Smothered Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) fresh green beans, (trimmed and halved)
• 6 thick slices bacon, (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
• 1 onion, (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 2 tablespoons (26g) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup (236ml) chicken broth
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large, deep cast iron skillet, add the chopped bacon, and cook until crispy. Take the bacon out of the skillet and set aside. Drain the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.

2. 2

   Add the butter and let it melt. Then add onions and garlic, stir, and saute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Next, add the green beans, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock, and half the cooked bacon. (Reserve the rest for garnishing).

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, cover, and let it simmer on medium-low for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

5. 5

   10 minutes before it's done cooking, season with salt and pepper. Add more stock if you want a saucier dish.

6. 6

   Adjust the sauce thickness and seasoning to taste and serve hot with your favorite chicken, fish, or meat dish.