Country Green Beans

Ingredients

• 12 ounce bacon cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 pounds green beans fresh
• 10  green onions finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Remove strings from beans; wash and remove tough ends. Set beans aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp; drain on paper towels, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon drippings in pan.
3. Saut onion in reserved bacon drippings until tender.
4. Add beans; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring well.
5. Add water; cover and cook 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
6. Add salt, pepper, and reserved bacon; stir well.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl.
8. Sprinkle relish over top for garnish, if desired.