Bacon Vinaigrette Green Beans

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Bacon Vinaigrette Green Beans.

1. Step 1

   Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat and adding the bacon.

2. Step 2

   Cook it, turning occasionally, until it reaches that perfect crispy texture, which should take about 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   While the bacon is sizzling away, grab a saucepan and fill it with water just below the bottom of a steamer insert.

4. Step 4

   Bring the water to a boil, then toss in the trimmed green beans.

5. Step 5

   Cover the pot and steam the beans until they’re tender-crisp, which will take around 3 to 5 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Once they’re done, drain the beans and set them aside.

7. Step 7

   When the bacon is crispy, carefully remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess grease.

8. Step 8

   Don’t forget to keep that delicious bacon grease in the skillet! Next, add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté it in the bacon grease until it softens, which should take about 5 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Now it’s time to add some flavor! Stir in the brown sugar, white vinegar, salt, dry mustard, and ground black pepper.

10. Step 10

    Mix everything together well, scraping up any tasty bits of onion stuck to the bottom of the skillet, and let it bubble for about 3 to 5 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Once your sauce is bubbling and fragrant, add the steamed green beans to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until they’re beautifully coated.

12. Step 12

    Finally, chop up the crispy bacon and stir it into the green beans for that extra crunch and flavor.

13. Step 13

    Serve this delightful dish hot, and enjoy the wonderful combination of savory bacon and fresh green beans!.