Ingredients

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and return to a boil. Cook 3 to 4 minutes and drain.

Cook bacon in a skillet until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and pour off all but 2 tbsp drippings. Add onion to skillet and saute until softened, 5 minutes. Crumble bacon and add to skillet with vinegar, sugar and pepper. Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly, about 4 minutes. Add green beans; toss to coat and heat through.