Green Beans and Pears with Bacon Recipe

• ½ pound Bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 pound Fresh Green Beans (trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces)
• 3 Ripe Pears (cored and cut into quarters)
• 1 quart Water
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

• Keep a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and place the bacon in it.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 6 minutes or until the pieces are partially cooked, but not brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Place a large saucepan over fire and mix the drained bacon, green beans and pears together.
• Add enough water to cover the ingredients in the pan.
• Bring the contents to a boil and reduce the flame to low heat.
• Simmer the contents for about 30 minutes till they are cooked and tender.
• Remove from heat and transfer the preparation to a serving dish, draining the excess water.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot.