ROSE MARY'S GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS

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This recipe is one of my family favorites, the sweet & sour tart flavors blended together with the smoky flavored bacon, I usually add additional bacon to this recipe. But I am giving you the recipe as it is written in my cookbook. It really is a comforting side dish. The green beans are just so tasty and delicious. This recipe...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pcs or 26 oz. frozen
6 slice bacon,diced ( i usually double the amount)
1 medium onion, sliced
4 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 c water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Place Green Beans in Sauce pan and cover with water; bring to a boil, and cook uncovered, until crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Drain & set aside.
  • 2. Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat, until crisp. I like to use a cast iron skillet. Drain on paper towel. Reserve about 2 tablespoons drippings;
  • 3. Add sliced onions and cook until transparent & tender. Combine cornstarch,salt,mustard and water in a small bowl;stir until smooth. Pour into onions and bring to a boil;
  • 4. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Add green beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. SERVE IMMEDIATELY WHILE STILL WARM.
  • 5. PLEASE NOTE: If using frozen green beans, omit covering with water, and cook according to package directions in microwave.

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