Tonya Bradford's Creamy Swiss Chard

One way Tonya Bradford — of Una Acre Farm, an idyllic farm is located within Neely’s Bend comprising several hundred acres of lush farmland — helps bring awareness to her community’s important role is by sharing her “farm-to-table” seasonal recipes, like her creamy Swiss chard.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoonolive oil
    • 1shallot, minced
    • 2cloves garlic, minced
    • 2bunches of Swiss chard leaves, chiffonade and stems diced
    • 3/4 cupheavy cream
    • 1 tablespoongood leftover bacon fat
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Preparation

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    Heat the olive oil, add the shallot. Cook the shallot until it’s softened, then add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the bacon fat, and allow it to melt. Add the diced stems. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, and then add the chiffonade leaves. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add pepper & salt, then add the cream. Stir and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

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