Ingredients

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

Preparation

  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.