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Show jj Braised Lettuce Makes jj jj Welcome Dish Lettuce, like other green leafy vegetables, vege-tables, may be cooked as well as served raw. The Iceberg type of lettuce let-tuce is especially good, when prepared by braising. A suggestion of bacon fat makes the result very tasty. Tlie bureau of home economics of the United Unit-ed States Department of Agriculture has tested the recipe and recommends recom-mends it. 2 large hard heads Salt iceberg lettuce Pepper 4 tbs. bacon fat Cut each head of lettuce into four pieces, taking care that a portion of the center stem is left on each section to hold the leaves together. Heat the fat in a large skillet, put in the lettuce, let-tuce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the lettuce Is tender. If much liquid Is drawn out of the lettuce, discard dis-card some of It during cooking. Turn carefully if necessary. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve on a hot platter. |