Snap Beans with Mustard and Country Ham

Ingredients for Snap Beans with Mustard and Country Ham

• 1 tablespoon butter, bacon drippings, or vegetable oil

• 90g uncooked country ham, finely diced

• 6 medium spring onions, trimmed and coarsely chopped (including some green tops)

• 450g tender young green beans, tipped and snapped in two if large

• 350ml chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons plain flour blended with 2 tablespoons cold water (thickener)

• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, or to taste

1. Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, add the ham and spring onions, and cook, stirring now and then, for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Add the beans and broth and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the broth bubbles gently, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the beans are crisp-tender.

3. Meanwhile, combine the thickener and the mustard and set aside. As soon as the beans are done, whisk a little of the hot broth into the mustard mixture, stir back into the pan, add the pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes or until the broth thickens. Continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce has the consistency of a glaze.

4. Taste the beans for salt and pepper, adjust as needed, and serve straightaway.

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