Chard With Bacon Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb chard leaves, chopped coarsely (can substitute kale, spinach or other greens such as mustard or turnip)
2 -3 slices bacon
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar

Preparation

Rinse and drain well the chard to remove grit. Cut away stems and discard.
Fry up bacon slices until crisp. Transfer to paper towel and drain. Let cool, then crumble. Set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
On medium-high heat in frying pan, add the vinegar and sugar to the bacon fat and bring to boil. Boil for about 30 seconds. Make sure not to burn; reducing heat if necessary.
Reduce heat to medium, add the chopped chard and saute 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted but not slimy.
Add the crumbled bacon. Stir well to coat with the bacon dressing. Transfer to platter and serve warm.