Braised Endives with Bacon

Ingredients

 * 1 	lbs  	endives
 * 4 	each 	bacon strips, cut into 1/2 inch slices
 * 1 	tbsp 	cooking oil
 * 2 	tbsp 	butter
 * 1/2 	small 	lemon
 * salt and pepper
 * parsley for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Wash the endives in cold water. 
 * 2) Remove the outer layers, then cut off the bottom part of the endives. 
 * 3) Let them dry on paper towels.
 * 4) In a large, non-stick pan, saute the bacon slices in cooking oil. 
 * 5) Let it cook for about 2-3 minutes on high heat.
 * 6) Remove the bacon slices. 
 * 7) Melt the butter on the same pan, then quickly saute the endives.
 * 8) Turn heat to low, then cover the pan and let the endives cook for 30-45 minutes.
 * 9) Season endives with salt and pepper.
 * 10) Arrange in a serving dish, then place cooked bacon slices on the side.
 * 11) Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.