Southern Green Beans

1. 1

   Cut the bacon into half-inch wide pieces (kitchen shears work well). Roughly chop onion.

2. 2

   Heat a small pot on medium heat; add bacon. Cook until fat is nicely rendered out. No need to get the bacon very crispy, as it will be simmering in the green bean juice for a long time.

3. 3

   Remove bacon pieces from the pot, but leave all the grease. Add the onion and cook until translucent and softened, five or so minutes. Return the bacon to the pot and add green beans with their juice. Simmer on low for four to six hours, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Serve with a slotted spoon so that you get all the onion-y, bacon-y goodness and not much of the juice.

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