Kale with Apples and Onions

This recipe is even better topped with some crumbled bacon. :o)

Source: Paleo Parents

Image Source: CSA Virgin

Ingredients

2 Tbsp lard (or bacon grease, or preferred cooking oil)
1 onion, diced
1 apple, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bunches kale, sliced (large stalk and thick veins removed)
1/4 C apple juice
1/4 C beef stock (we had chicken stock on hand)

Crumbled bacon, if desired

Instructions

1. Melt lard over medium-high heat in a large frying pan with a lid
2. Add the onion, apple, and garlic and saute until soft, ♥ stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes
3. Add kale and toss quickly until all leaves are coated
4. Pour in juice and stock, reduce heat to medium-low and cover
5. Simmer covered for 10 minutes until kale has softened
6. Add crumbled bacon before serving, if desired.

Serves 4-6, or 2 if they’re our boys.