Braised Greens with Bacon and Pickled Peppers
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 thick slices of bacon, (4 ounces) finely chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds sturdy greens, such as chard, kale, mustard greens or collardsstems and inner ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped, washed and dried
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup drained sliced pickled sweet or hot peppers, such as Peppadews
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
- Add the bacon and cook over high heat until browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the greens, season with salt and pepper and toss to wilt slightly.
- Stir in the peppers, water and vinegar, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, bacon, onion, garlic, sturdy greens, salt, sweet, water, white wine vinegar
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/braised-greens-with-bacon-and-pickled-peppers (may not work)