Green Beans with Smoked Bacon Recipe

• 2 pounds green beans, stems removed
• 1/2 pound sliced smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water.
3. Place the beans in the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Drain and place in the ice water bath to cool.
5. Drain and set aside.
6. In a large frying pan set over medium heat, cook the bacon until it starts to brown.
7. Add the onion and cook until it caramelizes and turns golden.
8. Add the reserved green beans, vinegar, and sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
9. Mix in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

green beans, bacon, yellow onion, red wine vinegar, sugar, italian parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/green-beans-with-smoked-bacon-10622 (may not work)