Braised Kale with Bacon

Ingredients

3 strips thick bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
8 cups kale, rinsed and chopped
¼ cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large deep pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove all but 2-3 tablespoons bacon grease and add onion and garlic; saute for five minutes.

Add red pepper flakes and kale and cook until it begins to soften (about five minutes). Add chicken stock, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until tender (adding stock if needed). Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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