Braised Swiss Chard With Bacon And Hot Sauce
Serves: 3
Terry Wiza
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
58
Spice
47
Sweetness
49
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Apple Cider Vinegar2 tbsps
Hot Sauce (mild)2 tsps
Light Brown Sugar1 tbsp
Vegetable Oil170 g
Bacon (finely chopped)1 large
Onion (chopped)Directions:
1
Remove ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves
2
Cut in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 2" pieces; set aside
3
Tear leaves into large pieces; set aside
4
Combine vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved
5
Set sauce aside
6
Heat oil in a large pot over medium
7
Cook bacon, stirring often, until lightly browned and crisp, 7–10 minutes
8
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5–8 minutes
9
Add garlic and reserved chard stems; season with salt and pepper
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender, 7–10 minutes
11
Add reserved chard leaves a handful at a time, letting them wilt slightly before adding more
12
Add sauce and stir to coat
13
Season with salt and pepper if needed
14
Remove ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves
15
Cut in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 2" pieces; set aside
16
Tear leaves into large pieces; set aside
17
Combine vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved
18
Set sauce aside
19
Heat oil in a large pot over medium
20
Cook bacon, stirring often, until lightly browned and crisp, 7–10 minutes
21
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5–8 minutes
22
Add garlic and reserved chard stems; season with salt and pepper
23
Cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender, 7–10 minutes
24
Add reserved chard leaves a handful at a time, letting them wilt slightly before adding more
25
Add sauce and stir to coat
26
Season with salt and pepper if needed