Here's a simple recipe for a green beans, bacon, and onion side dish, perfect for enjoying the bounty from Gentry Homestead. You can find our fresh produce here at the homestead, or at Grindstone Gardens in Mcdonald TN. You can also (soon) find our Kunekune pork, for sale on our website with local pick up option!
Green Beans, Bacon, and Onion Side Dish
Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions:
Preparation: Wash and trim the green beans. Thinly slice the onion and cut the bacon into small pieces.
Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Sauté Onions: In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the sliced onions. Sauté over medium heat until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic if using, and cook for another minute.
Cook Green Beans: Add the green beans to the skillet. Stir to coat them with the bacon fat and onions.
Add Liquid: Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring it to a simmer.
Cover and Cook: Cover the skillet and let the green beans cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
Season: Uncover the skillet, add the cooked bacon back in, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Once everything is well-mixed and heated through, transfer the mixture to a serving dish!
