Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (we used 1/2 pound which was 8 strips)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons sliced garlic (we used 1 generous tablespoon of minced garlic)
2 pounds string beans, washed and ends trimmed (we did not trim at all....we used the Costco bag of fresh french green beans which is 2 pounds)
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Set a Dutch (or any pot) oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the bacon, stirring occasionally, and begin to sear until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is well caramelized, about 5 minutes. (do not pour off the fat)
2. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the string beans to the pan and toss well with the bacon and onions.
4. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken stock. As soon as the stock begins to boil, place the lid on the pan and cook the beans for about 6 minutes.
5. Remove the lid, season the beans with the salt and pepper and toss well.
6. Return the lid and cook the beans until tender, about 1 or 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish or small platter to serve. (we put them in a crockpot on warm to hold until serving time)
*NOTE: Once the beans are in a serving dish, you will taste more of the seasonings. Just follow the recipe regarding the salt and pepper and it should be fine.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/sauteed-bacon-and-steamed-string-beans-recipe.html?oc=linkback
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