Braised Kale With Bacon and Cider

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 (1 lb) bag chopped kale
• 1/3 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups diced granny smith apples (about 10 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium-high. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add kale, and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Add cider and vinegar; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add apple, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with bacon.