A new favorite side dish, ready in just 25 minutes.

Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium.

Add bacon; cook, flipping occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes.

Southern Living Skillet-Charred Pole Beans with Bacon in the pan to serve

Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Crumble bacon, and set aside.

(Do not wipe skillet clean.)

Remove from heat, and drizzle evenly with vinegar mixture.

Toss beans until well coated and vinegar mixture is mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds.

Transfer beans to a platter; drizzle with any remaining vinegar mixture in skillet.

Top evenly with crumbled bacon.