In the case of canned green beans, try cooking them in bacon fat for a fuller, richer flavor -- once you try it, you'll never cook them another way. If you've ever cooked bacon in the oven or in a ...

Most British recipes for Boston baked beans just use a piece of pork belly, but we think it needs some salted or smoked meat to counteract the sweetness, so we include bacon or pancetta.

Drain well and pat dry; transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the ...