Braised Swiss Chard With Bacon and Hot Sauce
A savory side dish featuring tender rainbow chard braised with crispy bacon, onions, and garlic in a tangy-sweet hot sauce. The dish balances the earthiness of Swiss chard with the smoky bacon and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
- •2 bunches large bunches rainbow chard
- •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- •2 tablespoons mild hot sauce
- •2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •6 ounces bacon, finely chopped
- •1 large onion, chopped
- •8 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- •1 to taste Kosher salt
- •1 to taste freshly ground pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Remove ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 2" pieces; set aside. Tear leaves into large pieces; set aside.
5 min
- 2.
Combine vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
2 min
- 3.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook bacon, stirring often, until lightly browned and crisp, 7-10 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic and reserved chard stems; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are crisp-tender, 7-10 minutes. Add reserved chard leaves a handful at a time, letting them wilt slightly before adding more. Add sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
25 min