German Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups green beans, cut in 1-inch lengths (1 pound)
4 slices bacon
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked diced new potatoes

Preparation

Cook beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain reserving liquid. Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving fat.
Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet. Blend in flour and sugar. Add vinegar and 1 cup bean liquid (adding water if necessary to make 1 cup). Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and comes to a boil. Add onion, dill seeds, salt and pepper and cook for a minute or two.
Combine green beans and potatoes in saucepan. Add sauce and heat just until potatoes and beans are hot, stirring occasionally.
Serve at once, or keep warm in oven until mealtime. Spoon into serving dish and top with bacon.