Spinach Greens

Spinach Greens



1/2 pound raw bacon, chopped

3 cups julienne onions

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Pinch cayenne

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 (12-ounce) Beer or water

6 pounds spinach greens, cleaned and stemmed



In a large pot, fry the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the

onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted.



Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the garlic

and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer or water. Stir in the greens, a

third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the

greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.



serves 8