Submitted by: Jen Matheis

Servings: 3-4

Ingredients: 4-5  c. kale, chopped
1  c. baby bella mushrooms, chopped
2  pieces of thick cut bacon
2  T. balsamic vinegar
1/2  medium onion, thinly sliced
3-4  T. bacon grease
1  garlic clove, finely minced
ground pepper

Instructions: In large skillet cook bacon and reserving the grease.  Measure out 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease and cook the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.  Add mushrooms and kale, sauteing for about 5 minutes.  Add the vinegar and reduce heat to low.  Cook until the kale wilts down to half it’s size.  Crumble bacon and add it to the kale and cook for another minute or two.  Finish off with some ground pepper to taste.