Killed lettuce simply means tossing fresh leaf lettuce with hot bacon fat and green onions causing the lettuce to wilt, "killing" it. Killed or 'kilt' lettuce is a traditional Appalachian recipe.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
144 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Add green onions to bacon grease; cook until reach desired tenderness, stirring often, about 1 minute. Pour onions and bacon grease over lettuce; toss lightly. Crumble bacon; add to lettuce. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
4 green onions, chopped
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
