Braised Kale

Submitted by Pinay0618

"This is the first recipe I ever used for kale. It's one of my son's favorite dishes. Recipe is from Rachael Ray."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces sliced pancetta, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs kale, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup chicken or 1/2 cup vegetable stock

directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped pancetta and cook until crispy, 2-3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the greens and wilt them down, tossing frequently. Sprinkle in the sugar, toss, then deglaze the pan with vinegar and add in 1/2 cup stock. Reduce heat to low and let the kale mellow a few minutes.