Southern-Style Green Beans

3 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2/3 cup water 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 16-ounce package frozen cut green beans

In small skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.

Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Add water, bring to boil. Stir in green beans, bacon and hot pepper sauce.

Reduce heat, simmer 20-25 minutes or to desired doneness.

Servings: 4
Source: National Pork Board