Scalded Lettuce

Ingredients

• Fresh garden lettuce
• 1 small onion
• 3–4 pieces of fat back
• Optional: Oil or butter if extra fat desired

Preparation

1. Wash and cut the lettuce; set aside.
2. Slice the onion into rings or small pieces.

Cooking

1. In an iron skillet, fry the fat back until crispy and grease is rendered.
2. Add the lettuce and onion to the skillet.
3. Wilt the lettuce and onions in the rendered fat over low heat.

Serving

• Serve warm as a side dish.

Tip: Use an iron skillet for best flavor and heat retention.