Green Beans Piquante - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. whole fresh green beans
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
3 slices bacon
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In saucepan, combine green beans, onion, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Cook, covered, for 25 minutes or until beans are just tender; drain.
In skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain.
Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
Crumble bacon and set aside. Return drippings to skillet; stir in vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Pour sauce over drained beans in saucepan; sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
Toss lightly to mix.
Cover and return to heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve at once.