GREEN BEANS WITH TASSO HAM

Green Beans with Tasso Ham image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ounces Tasso Ham
3 pounds fresh green beans, stem ends and strings removed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons finely minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place ham in the freezer until almost frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Cut it into julienne strips. Set aside.
Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil. Add beans; cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Place butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter is melted, add onions and garlic; saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, and turn heat to high; saute tossing, until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes.
Add ham, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; saute until ham renders fat, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.