Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Green Beans, cut or French style
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 slices Thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Instructions:

  1. Drain the beans. Pour the cans into a colander and discard all the liquid. Note: This removes the metallic preservatives.
  2. Render the bacon. Place the 2 slices of chopped bacon in a cold saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Crisp the bits. Cook the bacon until the fat is clear and the edges are golden.
  4. Melt the butter. Add the 2 tbsp of unsalted butter to the bacon fat, swirling until it foams.
  5. Bloom the spices. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, sugar, and salt. Wait until the aroma fills the room (about 30 seconds).
  6. Deglaze the pan. Pour in the 1/2 cup of chicken broth, scraping the bottom to release the bacon flavor.
  7. Add the beans. Toss the drained green beans into the simmering liquid.
  8. Simmer low. Reduce the heat and let the mixture bubble gently for 15 minutes.
  9. Check the reduction. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half and looks glossy.
  10. Final toss. Give everything one last stir to ensure the butter and spices are evenly distributed.