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Recipe Collection: Kale Chips

admin September 5, 2013

Written by Kate Tietje

There are a million recipes out there for kale chips, but this one’s special. 🙂

Most recipes use olive oil, and most people really say you shouldn’t heat olive oil.  I was staring at a pan full of bacon grease after breakfast one morning when I got an idea…

Yes!  Kale chips with bacon grease!

These are very yummy and are a healthier, more stable fat.  Really.  If you think I might be crazy, check out my blog post on healthy fats to learn more.  Then, come back to learn to make these.

Kale Chips

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of kale (I had just over a lb.)
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup bacon grease
  • Sea salt

Directions:

Step 1: Remove all the leaves from the stems and place them in a colander.

Step 2: Rinse the kale thoroughly to remove any dirt or bugs.  Then, it’s time to toss it in the bacon grease!  Warm it gently if it’s solidified; it needs to be liquid for this.

Step 3: Toss until lightly coated, then transfer to a baking sheet.

Step 4: Spread it out so it’s a single layer as much as possible.  Bake at 350ºF for 10 – 15 minutes, checking often in the last few minutes so it doesn’t burn.  Remove from the oven when it’s slightly crispy.  Transfer it to a plate to cool, and salt liberally.

That’s it!  When it’s cool, transfer it to a bag for keeping, and snacking. 🙂

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of kale I had just over a lb.
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup bacon grease
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  • Remove all the leaves from the stems and place them in a colander.
  • Rinse the kale thoroughly to remove any dirt or bugs.  Then, it's time to toss it in the bacon grease!  Warm it gently if it's solidified; it needs to be liquid for this.
  • Toss until lightly coated, then transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Spread it out so it's a single layer as much as possible.  Bake at 350ºF for 10 - 15 minutes, checking often in the last few minutes so it doesn't burn.  Remove from the oven when it's slightly crispy.  Transfer it to a plate to cool, and salt liberally.

Do you like kale chips?  How do you enjoy eating greens?

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5 Comments

  1. I love kale chips! And mmm mmmmm bacon! What a great idea!I usually dehydrate mine. Are yours crispy? Other recipes I’ve seen call for lower heat and longer cooking. Def going to try!

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  2. […] Kale Chips – A great way to introduce your family to greens is with these kale chips.  Greens in a salad or a pile on the plate can be overwhelming and “yucky,” but crispy chips?  Most people love them and come back for more.  They’re easy and relatively inexpensive to make, too. […]

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  3. If you don’t have bacon grease could you use butter? Thanks

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Hi, I’m Kate.  I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.

I’m the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley. I hope you’ll join me on the journey to a free and healthy life!

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