Cassie’s Ruminations

Braised Kale and Bacon

This recipe is inspired by many similar ones out there. Many of them include onion, which I didn’t bother with. I added more garlic instead 😀 Be sure you use low sodium chicken broth. I didn’t, and it was rather salty. Other than that, it was a very good side! I served this with some mini meatloaves – I used my usual recipe but formed 4 single serving loaves and baked at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes.

Braised Kale and Bacon
Serves 4

4 slices bacon, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 large bunch kale, washed, stems removed, and leaves torn into large pieces
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
kosher salt and black pepper

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until golden and fragrant. Add the kale and toss to combine. Add the chicken broth and cover for 5 minutes to wilt down the greens. Uncover, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for another 1-2 minutes uncovered to boil away most of the chicken broth. Serve warm.