How Do You Cook Red Chard With Bacon?
Cooking red chard is an easy task and whether it is grown at home or purchased. The cooking is easy and doing the steps outlined here will ensure a successful side dish. Purchase 3-5 large bundles of red chard. If you grow your own, then be sure to pick the ones with the tallest leaves. Large leaves will be tender with the cooking process and provide more servings. Wash the leaves and cut off the bottom of the stalk. Market purchased stalks won’t have the root portion. Clean each leaf well and check for garden pests on back side of leaves. Prepare the cutting board, and choose a large chef knife for the chopping process. Lay the chard on the cutting board, holding the bundle tight and cut crosswise into small sections. Place each section into the stock pot until all the chard is in the pot. Fill the pot with enough water to just cover the top of the chard. Sprinkle the salt into the water, and begin to boil until the chard comes out tender and easy to cut with a fork. Lift the chard ou
