Bacon-Braised Green Beans

By MooK

Ingredients

• 6 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 3 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until fat has rendered and bacon is beginning to crisp, about 6 minutes. Add onions, garlic, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until onions are softened but not browned, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add green beans, stock, and vinegar and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender but retain a slight crunch to them, about 45 minutes.

Remove lid, set heat to high, add butter, and cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced to a saucy glaze, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.