Best Braised Kale With Bacon And Cider Recipes

Braised Kale with Bacon image

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound (approximately 2 medium heads) kale
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup pancetta or bacon cut into 1/4 × 1/4 × 1-inch strips
Salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Remove the outer leaves of kale if damaged or discolored. Cut off the bases of the stems, wash the leaves twice in abundant cold water, and drain. Cut the leaves crosswise into 1-inch strips.
Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat. Whack the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and toss the min to the oil. Stir in the bacon and cook, stirring, until the bacon and garlic are light golden, about 4 minutes.
Stir as many of the kale leaves into the skillet as will fit comfortably. Cook, stirring, until wilted enough to make room for more kale. Continue adding the kale, a handful at a time, until all the kale is in the skillet. Season lightly with salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover the skillet, lower the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. If all the liquid in the pan evaporates and the greens begin to stick to the pan, sprinkle a tablespoon or two of water over them. Taste the greens and season with additional salt and red pepper if you like. Serve immediately.

Braised Kale with Red Bell Pepper and Bacon image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces slab bacon, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt
1 bunch kale, stemmed and cut into pieces
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Render the bacon until crispy in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Add the onions and bell pepper and sprinkle with salt. Stir to combine and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the kale and red pepper flakes and toss to combine. Allow the kale to wilt, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and toss in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.