BEET GREENS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound beet greens
• 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/6 cup of cider vinegar

DIRECTION

• Wash the green with the cold water in the sink.
• Drain the greens and wash again.
• Drain the grains again and cut away the heavy stems on it.
• Cut the leaves in the bit sized pieces and put it aside.
• Take a large skillet and cook them until they are light brown.
• Add onions in it and cook on medium heat.
• Cook until the onions are soft and light brown. 
• Now add garlic in it.
• Add water in it so that all the particles stuck on the base are loosen.
• Add sugar and red pepper in it and bring it to boil.
• Now add the beet greens and mix well, so that all the beet greens are mixed well.
• Cover the pot and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the greens are tender.
• Add vinegar in it and serve.