Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy and the fat has rendered. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon bits and set them aside on a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan.
  2. In a small bowl or the same skillet used for bacon, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is a smooth, uniform mahogany color.
  3. Place the trimmed green beans in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soy butter glaze over the beans and toss with tongs until every bean is fully coated. Sprinkle the crispy bacon bits evenly over the top.
  4. Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until the beans are tender but still hold their shape and the glaze has thickened into a sticky syrup. Toss once more in the pan to incorporate any concentrated glaze from the bottom before serving.