Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples

Ingredients

• 3 thick-cut peppered bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium chopped Honeycrisp apple
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 cups torn kale leaves
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet; cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.

2. 2

   Add apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and gradually add kale. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.