Green Beans with Shallot, Apple Cider & Bacon

Ingredients:

· 1 pound green beans, trimmed

· 2 slices bacon, diced

· 1 shallot, diced

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· ½ cup apple cider

· ½ cup chicken stock

· 1 tablespoons parsley, chopped

· Salt & Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Read the recipe. Did you read it? Read it again…

2. Season as you go – always tasting along the way and adding salt & pepper, as needed, to every layer.

3. Bring water to a boil in a dutch oven. Add beans and cook until tender. Drain.

4. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside. Add shallots and garlic and cook until tender. Slowly add cider and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce until mixture has reduced in half.

5. Add beans and cook until beans are cooked through.

6. Top with bacon and parsley.