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:

1 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

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