Fiddleneck Ferns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

young fern shoots, less than 12-inches long and curled
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 to 2 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Wash ferns, using brush to remove brown flaky coating; cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Saute bacon and garlic in skillet until bacon is crisp.
Add ferns and water.
Simmer, tightly covered, until ferns are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve like asparagus.