Sweet and Sour Green Beans

This one comes from my Southern Plate cookbook, by Christy Jordan, a collection of excellent Southern comfort food recipes.  Wonderful to read and even more enjoyable to try the many recipes.

6 or 7 slices of bacon

1/2 onion, chopped

32 oz. can french-style green beans

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

salt and pepper

Cut the bacon into one inch pieces.  Place the bacon and onion in a skillet and cook over medium heat until browned, stirring often.  Remove to a plate.  Add the green beans to the bacon grease and continue cooking over medium heat until they are cooked to the desired tenderness.  Add the vinegar and sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Return the bacon and onions to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve warm.