Leftover from cooking bacon, bacon grease is an essential ingredient in Southern cooking. Use it to flavor vegetable dishes, make popcorn, and take drinks and desserts to a delicious new level.

The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Fry the bacon and garlic together ... work well or swap the greens for green beans that have been cut into 2cm ...

In a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, green beans and celery salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high. Simmer, still covered and stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender.