Drunken Beets and Greens
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch red swiss chard, diced
- 1 bunch beets with tops
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup red wine (Merlot, Cabernet or similar)
- 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 14 cup maple syrup
- 12 cup golden raisin (sultanas)
- 12 teaspoon nutmeg, ground (fresh best)
- Fry bacon over medium-low heat in a large dutch oven until crisp.
- Add garlic and cook one minute.
- Add swiss chard and chicken stock.
- Peel beets and grate with a box grater or food processors.
- Dice the beet tops and add shredded beets and tops to pot.
- Add wine, pepper flakes, syrup and raisins.
- Simmer 20 minutes and add grated nutmeg to taste.
- Stir and serve.
bacon, garlic, red swiss chard, beets with tops, chicken stock, red wine, red pepper, maple syrup, golden raisin, nutmeg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/drunken-beets-and-greens-450987 (may not work)