Old-Fashioned Green Beans

By melissawelch

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6-8 servings.