Wilted Kale With Bacon Recipe

Name: Wilted Kale With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bacon strips; 1/4 cup butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 pounds kale (or other greens such as collard, turnip, or mustard); Hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

5 bacon strips
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 pounds kale (or other greens such as collard, turnip, or mustard)
Hot sauce (optional)

1
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven or stockpot until crisp. Remove strips, crumble, and drain on paper towels.
2
Melt butter with drippings over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients, and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
3
Stir in chicken broth, cider vinegar, and sugar. Gradually add kale, and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or just until wilted. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until completely tender.
4
Stir in reserved bacon; season with hot sauce, if desired.

1179

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bacon strips, 1/4 cup butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Wilted Kale With Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Wilted Kale With Bacon

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