Kale with Sweet Sausage

Everyday Food, December 2006 http://www.marthastewart.com/317726/kale-with-sweet-sausage

Rated

60100(4)4

Ingredients

- 1 sweet Italian sausage (about 3 ounces), removed from casing and crumbled
- 2 bunches kale (about 1 1/2 pounds total), tough stems and center ribs discarded, leaves torn into pieces and washed
- 2 to 3 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
- Coarse salt and ground pepper

In a large heavy-bottomed pan with a tight-fitting lid, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes; using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
Add kale to pan in two or three batches, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook over medium until bright green, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Uncover; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with sausage.