Swiss Chard with Smoked Bacon and Jalapeño Vinegar

Name: Swiss Chard with Smoked Bacon and Jalapeño Vinegar
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams thickly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips; 3 larges jalapeños, coarsely chopped; 6 servings Kosher salt; 237 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 907 grams Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped, leaves coarsely chopped separately; 237 milliliters white wine vinegar

Swiss Chard with Smoked Bacon and Jalapeño Vinegar

Swiss Chard with Smoked Bacon and Jalapeño Vinegar might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 211 calories, 9g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up thickly bacon, pepper, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the white wine vinegar to a boil.

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White Wine Vinegar

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Sauce Pan

Remove from the heat.

Add the chopped jalapeos and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let the jalapeos stand for 2 hours. Strain, reserving the jalapeos and vinegar separately.

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Vinegar

Salt

In a large enameled cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over moderate heat until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate.

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Bacon

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Slotted Spoon

Dutch Oven

Add the shallots to the casserole and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.

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Shallot

Add 1/2 cup of the stock and bring to a boil.

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Stock

Add the chard stems, cover and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

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Swiss Chard

Add the chard leaves and the remaining 1/2 cup of stock and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crispy bacon and 2 tablespoons of the jalapeo vinegar and transfer to a bowl.

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Salt And Pepper