While the beans are blanching, melt the butter in with the reserved tablespoon of bacon fat in skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 2 minutes then add the red pepper and shallots. Stir continuously and cook for about 2 minutes then add the garlic. Stir constantly and sauté only until garlic becomes fragrant, about 20-25 seconds. Do not let garlic scorch. Remove skillet from heat.
Yield: Apx. 6 servings
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