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.
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 132g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 222 | |
Calories from Fat 203 | 91% |
Total Fat 23.16g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 14.56g | 58% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
Sodium 266mg | 11% |
Potassium 188mg | 5% |
Total Carbs 3.43g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
Sugars 0.6g | 0% |
Protein 1.72g | 3% |