Fresh leaf lettuce is tossed with hot bacon fat and green onions, causing the lettuce to wilt and 'killing' it. Killed or 'kilt' lettuce is a traditional Appalachian recipe often served with pinto beans and cornbread.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
144 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Place the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 2
Add the chopped green onions to the bacon grease; cook and stir for about a minute or until the onions reach your desired tenderness. Pour the onions and bacon grease over the lettuce and toss lightly. Crumble the bacon and add it to the lettuce. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon
4 green onions, chopped
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
