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Winter Greens and Bacon

Any combination of kale, chard, and mustard or collard greens works well.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 pound kale, ribs removed, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
1 bunch Swiss chard, ribs removed, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons rendered fat.

    Step 2

    Add the greens and water to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the greens are wilted and almost all the water has evaporated, about 8 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove the greens from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss in the bacon. Serve warm.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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