Zippy Green Beans

 

  • 4 Cups Fresh Or Frozen Green Beans
  • 2 Strips Bacon, Diced
  • 1 Medium Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 Cups White Wine
  • 3 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoon Tarragon Or Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Cold Water

Cook beans in a saucepan covered with water..  Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over med. heat til crisp.  Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towels.  Reserve 1 tsp drippings.

In the drippings, sauté the onion til tender.  Add wine vinegar, sugar,and salt.  Combine cornstarch and cold water til smooth; add to skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min to thicken.  Drain beans, top with onion mixture.  Sprinkle with bacon.  Toss to coat.

6 Servings

 

Recipe from Stan Shearer and his Mom