I’m super excited about this post today with Holistic Lifestyle Coach and NBA Celebrity Allstar Chef  Rose Bigelow.  I caught up with her at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market where she was drawing in the crowd and working her magic! -Enjoy

“I had the good pleasure of doing the chef’s demo at our local Farmer’s Market last week. I was tasked with purchasing all my items at the market and then making a favorite recipe. THIS is what followed. There wasn’t an unhappy sampler in all the market!” -Chef Rose

Braised Local Kale with Spotted Trotter “The Original” — Sorghum and Cracked Black Pepper Bacon

4-6 Slices of Spotted Trotter “The Original” — Sorghum and Cracked Black Pepper Bacon diced
1 tbs Olive Oil
1/2 Onion Diced
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
4-6 Cups Chopped Finely
2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper to Taste

In a deep cast iron skillet cook bacon in olive oil until the bacon is slightly cooked to crisp. Add onions and garlic and cook at medium until translucent. Add the Kale and braise on med high for 10-15 min. Add Vinegar and braise 10 min longer. Season with salt and pepper.

Creative Ideas: Substituting Leeks or Ramps for Onion and Garlic, adding Golden Raisins for a sweet touch, using Balsamic Vinegar instead of Apple Cider Vinegar, and including fresh Red Cabbage in the braise mixture.