Green Beans with Bacon

• salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 1/4 lb. fresh green beans
• 4 slice bacon
• 2 medium shallots
• 1/4 c. chopped pecans
• 6 tbsp. white-wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar

1. In a large pot over high heat, bring 2 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil.
2. Working in batches, add green beans and cook 2 minutes per batch.
3. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 7 minutes.
6. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
7. Saute shallots for 2 minutes; add pecans and cook for 1 minute.
8. Remove pan from heat; add vinegar and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
9. Add reserved green beans to pan; cook over low heat until heated through, about 4 minutes.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer to a dish; top with reserved bacon.

salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh green beans, bacon, shallots, pecans, whitewine vinegar, sugar

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/green-beans-bacon-recipe-clv1112 (may not work)