Braised Swiss Chard With Bacon and Hot Sauce

Name: Braised Swiss Chard With Bacon and Hot Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 large bunches rainbow chard; 1 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 2 tablespoons mild hot sauce; 1 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 6 ounces bacon, finely chopped; 1 1 large onion, chopped; 1 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 Kosher salt; 1 freshly ground pepper

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy bacon and garlicky onions wilt tender chard into something genuinely addictive. The hot sauce and vinegar balance brings brightness while brown sugar rounds out the heat. Earthy greens meet spicy-tangy sauce in one straightforward, deeply satisfying side.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 large bunches rainbow chard
12 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 tablespoons mild hot sauce
12 teaspoons light brown sugar
11 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 ounces bacon, finely chopped
11 large onion, chopped
18 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1Kosher salt
1freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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.
Combine vinegar, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
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.