Green Beans With Tasso Ham

• 2 ounces tasso ham
• 3 pounds fresh green beans, stem ends and strings removed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, peeled, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 teaspoons finely minced garlic(about 4 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. 1. Place ham in the freezer until almost frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Cut it into julienne strips. Set aside.
2. 2. Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil. Add beans; cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3. 3. Place butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter is melted, add onions and garlic; saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, and turn heat to high; saute, tossing, until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes.
4. 4. Add ham, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; saute until ham renders fat, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

tasso ham, green beans, unsalted butter, olive oil, onion, applecider vinegar, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/green-beans-with-tasso-ham-1211761 (may not work)