Southern Style Green Beans with Jicama

large jicama peeled and cut into potato type slices (1/4 - 1/2" thickness will yield a softer texture)

water to precook the jicama

fresh green beans snapped and washed*

pieces of bacon cut into pieces, browned and drained of grease

small onion or 1/2 large onion diced

Olive oil to saute the onion or use the leftover bacon grease

minced garlic

teaspoons mineral salt(I used 3 but Tammy used quite a bit less)

pepper

natural white wine vinegar or natural red wine vinegar 

chicken broth 

butter