Dutch Green Beans
- 1 quart fresh green beans
- 3 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
- Cut bacon in small pieces and fry until crisp, reserving 2 tablespoons of fat.
- Add onion to bacon and cook until a golden brown; add to beans.
- Combine flour, sugar, mustard, salt and paprika; blend with the two tablespoons of bacon fat; brown well, stirring constantly.
- Add vinegar and water and cook until thickened (you're looking for a medium to medium/thin sauce).
- Pour over beans and let stand in a warm place for 1/2 hour before serving.
green beans, bacon, onion, flour, sugar, dry mustard, salt, paprika, vinegar, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dutch-green-beans-77917 (may not work)