Quick and Simple Stir-Fried Kale and Bacon

I posted Serious Eats’s recipe for Collard Greens Mineira less than a week ago and I finally had a chance to make them tonight. In the past, I blanched my hearty greens before I sautéed them – a time-consuming, multiple-pan process – so this super-quick, one-pan recipe piqued my interest.

Time to make quick and simple stir-fried kale and bacon!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch lacinato kale, leaves removed and thinly chopped
• 3 slices of bacon, cut in ¼-inch strips
• splash of Banyuls vinegar or aged balsamic vinegar (the original recipe uses a squeeze of lemon)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment:

• All of my recommended kitchen tools are listed here.

Method:

I washed and chopped the kale leaves…

…and assembled the rest of my ingredients.

I sautéed the bacon bits in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once they were crisp…

…I added in the kale leaves with a dash of salt and pepper.

I stirred the kale and bacon for a couple minutes and then splashed on some vinegar.

Super quick and yummy! The slightly wilted bitter greens are well-balanced with the bacon and vinegar. From now on, this speedy and simple cooking method will be the only way I make my hearty greens! Another shortcut to deliciousness…

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