So, as I said in an earlier post, I have not been at my culinary best lately. After the, I still hang my head in shame, deli pizza we ate last week, I compounded the problem by deciding to have french fries Sunday evening. Again with the convenience of frozen foods! What is wrong with me?!? But today was better. Coca-cola BBQ Pork Chops, Asparagus Casserole, Chilled Vegetable Salad, and Blackberry Cobbler. And I'll post those later. Today I want to finish up with the few good moments from last week by posting Sweet and Sour Green Beans.
SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS
Adapted from Deep South Dish
1 lb. fresh whole green beans, topped and tailed
1 tsp kosher salt
6 slices bacon
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 tsp yellow mustard
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tsp salt and beans. Boil one minute. Drain and put beans in ice water. Cook bacon to a crisp; crumble four slices, reserving two. Add onion slices to bacon drippings and cook until caramelized. Add the sugar and vinegar to the skillet; stir. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil; stir. Add the chopped bacon. Reduce heat; add drained green beans. Toss gently. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl; garnish with chopped bacon.
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