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Ingredients:
1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
4 bacon slices
1 (8 ounce) bottle cocktail onions, drained (see note below)
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ tablespoon cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. Cook green beans in boiling water for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.  Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towel.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.  Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside.
3. Add onions to drippings in the pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add sugar and thyme; cook for 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the beans, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
6. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.  Stir in crumbled bacon just before serving.