Winter greens with bacon butter

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
We used kale in this sumptuous side dish, but any winter green would work well. Try cavolo nero or chard.

Prep:20 mins
Cook:15 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 140
fat 13g
saturates 7g
carbs 0g
sugars 1g
fibre 3g
protein 4g
salt 0.8g

Ingredients

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon
140g salted butter, softened
400g kale or other winter greens

Tip

Using up surplus bacon butter

This recipe makes double the amount of butter required. Use the remainder on carrots, peas, green beans, on top of white fish, or stuffed under the skin of a roast chicken or turkey.

Method

Heat grill to a medium-high setting. Cook the bacon under the grill until really crisp, turning halfway through cooking. Remove, drain on kitchen paper and leave to cool.
Put the bacon in a food processor and whizz until finely chopped. Add the butter and some black pepper, and blend again until combined. Transfer to a dish, or roll in cling film and chill for up to 3 days, or freeze for 2 months.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the kale and cook for 3-4 mins until tender. Drain well, then top with half the butter (see tip, below), and toss to help it melt and coat the kale.