Couve a mineira (shredded kale greens) (brazil)

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
5 pounds Kale greens (or substitute 5 lbs collard greens)
¾ cup Bacon fat
1½ teaspoon Salt

Directions

Wash the kale or collard greens under cold running weater. With a sharp knife, trim away any bruised or blemished spots and cut the leaves frin their tough stems. Shred the leaves into ¼-inch strips. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Drop in the greens and cook them uncovered for 3 minutes. Then drain them in a colander, pressing down on the greens with a spooon to extract all their liquid. In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet, melt the bacon fat over moderate heat, and when it is hot, but not smoking, add the greens. Cook, sttirring frequently, for 30 minutes or until the greens are tender, but slightly crisp. Don't let them brown. Stir in the salt and serve at once. If the greens must wait, cover them with foil, and keep them warm in a preheated 250 degree oven. Serves 8 - 10. From: FOODS OF THE WORLD: LATIN AMERICAN COOKING, Time-Life, New York. 1968 From the files of Karin Brewer Submitted By KARIN BREWER On 01-02-95

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