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Braised Kale Recipe
And you thought kale was just useful for garnishing at your local buffet! What a waste of a great vegetable.
This is a substantial side dish that is great with barbeque or broiled chicken.
| Prep time: 5 Minutes | Southern/soul food |
| Cook time: 20 Minutes | Servings: 4 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 207 | |
| Calories from Fat 202 | 98% |
| Total Fat 22.97g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.53g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium 54mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 0.25g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 0.83g | 1% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 2 Bunches of Fresh Kale
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth or other braising liquid.
- Three Rashers Thick Bacon
- Brown Sugar
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
Directions
- Rinse kale well and tear into 3-inch pieces, discarding stems.
- Heat a large skillet with deep sides over medium.
- Slice bacon into lardons.
- Over medium heat, render bacon until fat is rendered, but still chewy. Do not discard fat.
- Add the kale to the skillet and sprinkle liberally with kosher salt and fresh-cracked pepper. Add a bit of olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and several pats of butter. The kale will be begin to wilt with the addition of the salt.
- Fold the kale, bacon and seasonings several times.
- Add the chicken broth or other braising liqiud. Be adventurous here! You can use the steaming liquid from another vegetable, a crisp sauvignon blanc, beer, or even Red Bull. Anything that will marry well with the brown sugar and bacon.
- Cover loosely and braise 15-20 minutes.
- Plate in a shallow server and drench with the remaining braising liquid. Make sure there is a plenty of crusty bread for sopping the liquid.
April 12, 2008 22:47