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SWEET & SOUR GREEN BEANS
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3/4 pound bacon, diced
2 LARGE shallots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken bone broth
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper

• Blanch the beans in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until crisp tender.
• Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to drain.
• In a large skillet add bacon pieces, sauteing until crisp tender. Using slotted spoon remove bacon to drain on paper toweling. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
• Add shallots and garlic, sauteing 3-5 minutes until tender.
• Whisk together broth, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Add green beans to skillet.
• Add bacon pieces
• Pour sauce over beans and stir to coat well.
• Heat through and serve hot.