Bacon Green Beans

 It's not Thanksgiving in my house without some bacon green beans.  My mother made these for us (and still does) every year for Thanksgiving.  They are such a hit that sometimes she has to make 2 batches of them.  My mom bakes hers in the oven, but I didn't have any room in the oven so I made mine over the stove.  These are fresh and absolutely delicious. 

We didn't have any leftovers!

Ingredients:
6c freshly washed and trimmed green beans (I bought 2 packages at the store)
1/2lb nitrate free bacon
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1tbs minced garlic
A pat of butter (optional)
a dash or two of white wine vinegar
sea salt to taste

Direcitons:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Throw in the green beans and boil 3-5 minutes or until bright green and crisp-tender.  Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cook your bacon over medium in a pan.  When browned and finished, move to a paper towel lined plate and crumble.  Pour out all but 2tbs bacon grease.
3. Add your onion and garlic to the bacon pan and cook until soft.  Add a pat of butter if desired.
4. When the onions are soft, add the green beans and toss thoroughly with the onions and garlic.  Cook a few minutes to warm.  Add a dash of white wine vinegar and add sea salt as needed.  Serve with crumbled bacon on top.