Braised Kale With Bacon and Cider

Cooking Light. Jan 2004.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  slices bacon
• 1 1⁄4 cups  thinly sliced onions
• 1 (1 lb) bag  chopped kale
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider
• 1  tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced granny smith apples (about 10 ounces)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add kale, and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Add cider and vinegar; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add apple, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon.