Smoky Bacon and Vinegar Green Beans

Ingredients

• 6 ounces hickory-smoked bacon diced uncooked ()
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup cider vinegar 
• 1 cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 2 pounds green beans trimmed cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add bacon; saut 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
4. Add onion; saut 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Add bacon, broth, water, salt, pepper, and beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until beans are very tender. Uncover; cook 5 minutes.
6. Drizzle beans with vinegar, and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm.