Skillet Bourbon Bacon Green Beans
Tender green beans are coated in a glossy bourbon‐brown sugar glaze, tossed with crispy bacon and aromatic onions for a holiday-ready side dish.
Ingredients
Skillet Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 lb green beans trimmed and halved
Sauce & Seasoning
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.25 cup bourbon
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 small lemon zested, optional
Instructions
Cook Bacon & Sauté Aromatics
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Add butter, melt, then stir in diced onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Make Sauce & Cook Beans
- Stir in brown sugar and bourbon; bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves and the bourbon reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add green beans, water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes; stir to coat well.
- Cover and cook until beans are tender yet retain a slight snap, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Uncover, stir in crispy bacon and lemon zest, then serve immediately.
Notes
Testing Note #1: Trimming beans in uniform pieces shaved off prep time and ensured even cooking.
Testing Note #2: If beans brown too quickly, lower the heat and add a splash more water to prevent sticking.
Testing Note #3: Let the dish cool completely before sealing in an airtight container to keep the beans firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 123gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 14g
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