GREEN BEANS WITH TASSO HAM

GREEN BEANS WITH TASSO HAM image

Yield serves 10-12

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:

1. Place ham in the freezer until almost frozen, 3 to 4 hours. Cut it into julienne strips. Set aside. 2. 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. 3. Place butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter is melted, add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, and turn heat to high; sauté, tossing, until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. 4. Add ham, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper; sauté until ham renders fat, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.