Cut bacon into ¼ inch bits
peel and slice onion lengthwise into ¼ inch thick julienne
wash and cut potatoes into 1 inch wide and ¼ inch thick pieces
wash and remove kale from the stems and thick veins by hand
cut or tear kale into bite size pieces
heat the large skillet over medium heat
add the bacon to the large skillet
cook bacon, turning heat down to medium when it begins to render away the bacon fat
when the bacon is uniformly brown and the bacon fat begins to foam, remove the bacon bits from the pan with a slotted spoon to add back later
return to medium heat
add potatoes to the large skillet in an even layer
allow potatoes to brown, undisturbed, for 5-8 minutes
add the seasonings and gently stir to mix, checking to see if the potatoes have begun to brown.
once the potatoes are browned uniformly, about 7 minutes, add the sliced onions and stir through
allow the onion to begin to caramelize while stirring occasionally
add the bacon back to the large skillet
add the kale to the pan and cover with a tight fitting lid
reduce heat to medium heat, cook for 4-5 minutes
remove lid, stir kale mixture in, and serve right away
