Ingredients:

4 Slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, minced
2 pounds fresh green beans, tipped and washed
1 C boiling water
3 Tbls. white vinegar
3 Tbls. butter
Salt and pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced


Directions:

Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp. Drain bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in skillet. Add onions to drippings and saute until tender. Add green beans to pan and saute over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add boiling water to pan and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes just until beans are tender. Add vinegar, butter, salt and pepper and cayenne pepper and stir. Add back crisp bacon before serving. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice.