Ingredients
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2 slices bacon, diced
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1 pound green beans, trimmed
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Place the diced bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to crisp and releases its drippings.
2. Add the Green Beans
Add the trimmed green beans and salt to the pan. Stir to coat the beans in the bacon drippings.
3. Cover and Cook
Cover the pan and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but still have a little bite. If the pan becomes too dry, add a small splash of water to help the beans steam.
4. Add the Sauce
Stir in the honey and Worcestershire sauce. Cook uncovered for another 2 minutes, tossing the beans until evenly coated and the sauce lightly glazes them.
5. Serve Warm
Transfer the green beans and bacon to a serving dish, spooning any remaining sauce over the top. Serve while warm.
Notes
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Choose fresh, firm beans: Look for bright green beans that snap easily and aren’t limp or wrinkled.
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Keep the texture crisp-tender: Start checking the beans after 8 minutes and cook longer if you prefer them softer.
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Watch the bacon: Bacon thickness affects cooking time, so cook until it begins to crisp without letting it burn.
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Balance the sweetness: Taste the sauce before serving. Add a little less honey next time if you prefer a more savory finish.
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Trim ahead: Wash and trim the green beans in advance, then refrigerate them in a covered container until cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
