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Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans, pieces in 1 inch lengths
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease or 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onions or 1/2 cup shallot
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt

Method

  • Boil green beans in 2 cups of water for approximately 6 minutes or until beans are just tender.
  • Drain beans, reserving 3 Tbsp cooking liquid.
  • (This may be done ahead.) Refrigerate until ready to finish.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, warm the bacon grease or olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook just until softened.
  • Whisk together the reserved cooking liquid, mustard, soy sauce and brown sugar.
  • Add to the onions and stir.
  • Add the beans and stir to coat.
  • Cover and simmer on low for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and add salt if needed.