Braised Kale With Bacon and Cider

• bacon↗2 slices
• onions1 1⁄4 cups

  thinly sliced

• chopped kale1 bag

  (1 lb)

• apple cider↗1⁄3 cup
• apple cider vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• diced granny smith apples1 1⁄2 cups

  (about 10 ounces)

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

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.