Virginia-style Green Beans Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Green Beans

   Wash the fresh green beans thoroughly under cold running water. Trim the ends of the green beans and set them aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Once done, remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.

3. 3

   Sauté the Onion and Garlic

   In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the Green Beans

   Add the prepared green beans to the skillet. Stir them well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.

5. 5

   Pour in the Chicken Broth

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the green beans are tender but still have a slight crunch.

6. 6

   Season the Dish

   Once the green beans are cooked, stir in the butter, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

7. 7

   Add the Bacon

   Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back into the skillet. Stir gently to incorporate the bacon into the green beans.

8. 8

   Serve

   Transfer the Virginia-style green beans to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a delightful side dish.