Swiss Chard with Pancetta & Baby Turnips
- Kosher salt
- 1 bunch of baby turnips, tops removed
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, leaves cut into 1-inch ribbons
- 1/2 cup chicken or veggie stock (see page 85)
- Bring a medium pot of super-salty water to a boil.
- How do you know if its super-salty?
- TASTE IT!
- Toss in the baby turnips, let the water come back to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the turnips and let cool.
- When the turnips are cool enough to handle, use a clean kitchen towel to rub the skin off.
- Cut into quarters and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil, add the pancetta, garlic, and red pepper, and bring to medium-high heat.
- When the garlic has turned a lovely golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, remove it from the pan and ditch itit has fulfilled its garlic destiny!
- When the pancetta becomes brown and crispy, add the turnips, chard stems, and stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chard leaves and saute until just wilted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
kosher salt, baby turnips, extra virgin olive oil, pancetta, garlic, red pepper, swiss chard, chicken
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/swiss-chard-with-pancetta-baby-turnips-378200 (may not work)