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Trim and wash beans.
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Set aside.
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In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp.
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Remove from pan and crumble bacon.
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To the same pan, add butter, chicken broth and green beans.
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Cook until nearly done, about 20 minutes.
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(It really depends on how big your beans are.) Add crumbled bacon, salt, vinegar and sugar.
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Sprinkle with flour and stir into beans.
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Continue to cook, uncovered, until beans are tender.
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About 5-10 more minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.
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Note: These are not"crisp-tender" beans.
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They are completely cooked and very tender.
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This is how the recipe was written when I received it and they are very good.