Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs fresh green beans; trimmed
  • 6 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 shallot; chopped finely (1/4 cup red onion can be substituted)
  • 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes; chopped
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt; +/- to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper; +/- to taste

Instruction

  • Trim and wash the green beans; set aside. 
  • Cook bacon and shallots/onion in a large pot, pan, or dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
  • Transfer bacon mixture to a plate, reserving drippings in pot.
  • Cook the beans in the hot drippings, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness. 
  • Last couple of minutes add the sun dried tomatoes.
  • Stir in vinegar, sugar, and bacon mixture.
  • Cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.