Simple Chard

Directions

1. 1
   clean chard by rinsing under cold water and shaking off liquid.
2. 2
   trim off ends and place in large pot of boiing water.
3. 3
   blanch about 2 min, remove and strain over collander.
4. 4
   add crumbled bacon pieces and a bit of the bacon fat for taste
5. 5
   or.
6. 6
   add butter to taste.
7. 7
   ****replace swiss chard with endive or do a combination of the 2.
8. 8
   This make a nice alternative to salad.
9. 9
   times are approximate as I usually do enough for 8 people and in a large vat as our main meal portion.