Green Bean Bundles

I have never actually tried this recipe, but I stumbled upon it while looking for green bean images last night. AND, lets face it, what is NOT good wrapped in bacon? My mouth was watering from the photo and it is wayyyy beyond when I will allow myself to eat!  The recipe was taken from a bog called Our Best Bites (click the link to view). 


Green bean bundles by Our Best Bites: 
1 lb. green beans with the ends snapped off (buy or pick about 1 1/2 pounds so you’ll have 1 lb. after the beans’ ends have been snapped)
8 slices lean, regularly sliced bacon
3 Tbsp. real butter (no substitutions!)
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. minced red onion
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

When the water is boiling, briefly boil (blanch) the beans for 2-3 minutes or until you start hearing a popping noise and the beans have turned bright green. Quickly drain and rinse in cold water until the beans have cooled.

If you’re using fresh green beans, wash and snap the ends off. Discard any sickly looking, overly skinny, limp, or yucky-looking beans. Super-scientific, right?

If you’re planning on completing the beans immediately, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Carefully bundle each pile of beans with one slice of bacon and return to the baking sheet.

On a cookie sheet, divide the green beans evenly into 8 piles.

This step can be done up to a day ahead of time.

When the oven is ready, place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and sizzling. While the bundles are in the oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. When the butter is bubbly, add in the onions and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are softened and fragrant. Reduce heat to low and add in vinegar, sugar, and salt. Remove from heat and set aside.

When ready to serve, place bean bundles on a serving platter

and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.