Recipe: Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Lard

written by

Jared Frye

posted on

June 19, 2024

We thought you might enjoy a simple, yet delicious, recipe to try our new lard:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons C&F Farms lard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the lard over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-lard mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the green beans are heated through and slightly crispy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

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