GERMAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

 1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch slices

3 bacon strips, diced

1 medium onion, quartered and sliced

2 tsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground mustard

1/2 cup water

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp cider vinegar

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cook8 to 10 minutes, just until crisp tender; drain and set aside.

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet to paper towels to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings. Sauté the onion in the reserved bacon drippings until tender. 

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into the onion and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring for a minute or two, until thickened. Stir in the brown sugar and vinegar. Add in the green beans and heat thoroughly.  Sprinkle with the bacon.

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Recipe and photo TOH.