Killed lettuce (aka kilt lettuce) is a traditional Appalachian recipe featuring fresh leaf lettuce tossed with hot grease, green onion, and crumbled bacon.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
144 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble; set aside.
Step 2
Add green onions to bacon grease; cook and stir until onions reach desired tenderness, about 1 minute. Pour onions and bacon grease over lettuce; toss lightly. Top with crumbled bacon and serve.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
4 green onions, chopped
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
