This is AMAZING, I think I need to make these part of my future holiday dinner items.
--In a LARGE skillet (I have a gianormous electric frying pan I use), brown a pound of bacon that has been cut to small pieces before frying. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon pieces. Do NOT drain the fat.
--In the fat, sautee one large chopped onion until it is soft. Drain most, but not all, of the bacon grease at this point.
--Add 2 pounds of fresh green beans, cut up. Sautee briefly, re-add bacon pieces to the pan.
--Add ½ cup water and 1.5 tablespoons white vinegar. Optional: Add 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes.
--Cover the frying pan and steam the beans until done.
Wow. That’s all I have to say. Wow.