Green Beans with warm Bacon Dressing

Green Beans with warm Bacon Dressing

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 large shallot, minced
½ c. chicken broth
1 Tbs. cider or red-wine vinegar
1 lb. green beans, trimmed

In skillet, cook chopped bacon till crisp. Remove and set aside. Add shallot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and vinegar, and bring to boil over high heat; cook for 2 minutes. Reduce to low and keep warm. Boil 4 quarts of salted water. Add beans and cook for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Drain well. Whisk warm dressing and spoon evenly over green beans, then sprinkle with bacon. Makes 6 servings.