Recipe Collection: Kale Chips

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 it’s truly a healthier, more stable fat.  Really.  If you think I might be crazy, check out this post on healthy fats to learn more.  Then come back to learn to make these.

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Kale Chips

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale (I had just over a lb.)
• Bacon grease (about 1/4 – 1/2 c.)
• Sea salt (I like Real Salt)

Directions:

Look at the beautiful kale I picked up from the farmer’s market.

Remove all the leaves from the stems, and place them in a colander.

Rinse the kale thoroughly to get any dirt or bugs off it.  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.

Totally gorgeous, right?

Spread it out so that it’s a single layer as much as possible.  Bake at 350 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. 🙂

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

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