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Sweet and Sour Green Beans

Sweet and Sour Green Beans

This recipe was submitted by Suzanne Jenuleson of Medina, Ohio.

Everyday Food, December 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/314819/sweet-and-sour-green-beans
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  • Prep Time 30 minutes
  • Total Time 30 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 4 slices bacon
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
    • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
    • 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate (reserve skillet with pan drippings).
  2. Add onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown,3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing occasionally, until beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Crumble bacon into skillet; add vinegar and sugar. Cook until a syrupy sauce forms, 2 minutes, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.

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