Gene's Creole Green Beans

1 pound fresh snap beans

4 Tbsp bacon drippings

4 or 5 new potatoes – washed and scraped    

4 Tbsp white wine

1 small onion - chopped

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup boiling water

Combine ingredients in a small stew pan and cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook the mixture over “Medium” heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook about 15 minutes longer. The beans should be tender crisp.