Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Green Bean Bundles

I feel like the title of this recipe really delivers all of the key points I would normally hit on when writing the beginning of a side dish post.

Bacon: check. Brown Sugar: check. Veggies: check.

So, that pretty much covers it! Whip up these outstanding little bundles for your Thanksgiving feast and pretty much everybody will wonder why on earth they ever ate that nasty casserole. Blanch the green beans, toss in the brown sugar mixture and wrap in bacon the night before Thanksgiving for a side dish that cooks in minutes while your perfect Traeger'ed turkey is resting on the big day. 

 

Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Green Bean Bundles

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 8 people
Recommended Pellets: Maple, Apple, Oak, Pecan, Alder

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lbs green beans. ends trimmed
4 strips bacon, cut in half
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt

PREPARATION: 

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently place the green beans in the water, cover with a lid and boil for 8 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from the water, and thoroughly dry on a paper towel.

In a large bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, garlic and salt. Toss the cooled green beans in the butter and brown sugar mixture.

Wrap each bundle of about 8-10 green beans in a piece of the bacon. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary and set aside. Repeat with the remaining bacon and green beans. If cooking the next day, cover and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to cook, start the Treager grill on Smoke with the lid open for 4-5 minutes to establish the fire. Close the lid and set the temperature to High. Allow the grill to preheat for 10-15 minutes.

Place the green bean bundles on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

 

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