Name: Green Beans and Pears with Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces - ½ pound; Fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces - 1 pound; Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters - 3; Water - 1 quart; Salt and pepper to taste - 1 quart

Ingredients for - Green Beans and Pears with Bacon

1. Thick sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces ½ pound

2. Fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound

3. Bosc pears, cored and cut into quarters 3

4. Water 1 quart

5. Salt and pepper to taste 1 quart

How to cook deliciously - Green Beans and Pears with Bacon

1 . Stage

Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until partially cooked but not brown, 5 to 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.

2 . Stage

Combine the drained bacon, green beans, and pears in a large saucepan; pour enough water over the mixture to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until cooked and tender, about 30 minutes.

3 . Stage

Remove from the pan to a serving dish with a slotted spoon, draining excess water. Season with salt and pepper to serve.