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                      Pennsylvania Dutch Green Beans

Recipe By     : http://progressivefarmer.com/countryplace/recipemenu.html
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Country Place                    Beans & Peas
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    bacon slices
   1      small         onion -- sliced into rings
   1      can           sliced water chestnuts -- drained (8-ounce)
   1      can           cut green beans -- undrained (14
                        -- 1/2-ounce)
   1      tablespoon    brown sugar
   2      teaspoons     cornstarch
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      dry mustard
   1      tablespoon    white vinegar

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 1
tablespoon drippings in skillet.  Crumble bacon, and set aside. 
Saute onion and water chestnuts in drippings until tender.

Drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

Stir together reserved liquid, brown sugar, and remaining
ingredients.  Add to onion mixture; bring to a boil, stirring
constantly.  Stir in beans, and cook until thoroughly heated. 
Sprinkle with bacon.

Notes: Trim even more fat from this recipe by using turkey bacon and
a nonstick skillet.

JOYCE BECKMAN, St.  Louis, Mo.

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