Ingredients
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed12 bacon strips, chopped2 shallots, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups white grape juice1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/2 cup minced chives
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add green beans; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately place green beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
In the same skillet, saute shallots in bacon drippings until tender. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Add green beans and bacon; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with chives.
