Recipe: Green Beans with Bacon in Sweet and Sour Sauce (Family Circle magazine recipe)

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON

8 slices thick-cut bacon
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked and drained (or 3 packages (9 ounces each) frozen whole green beans, cooked, drained and reserved)

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Remove from skillet to paper toweling to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings.

Add the onion to the skillet; saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.

Crumble the bacon; add to the skillet along with the vinegar, sugar and pepper. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot and bubbly. Add cooked beans; toss to coat and heat through. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings
Source: Family Circle magazine, November 21, 1995