Kenny N Miller
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Collard Greens

Prep - 10 min, Cook - 60 min, Total - 1h 10 min

Ingredients

  • 3lbs fresh collard greens (2 bunches)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2lb bacon
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash collard greens thoroughly and remove tough stems. Stack leaves, roll them up and slice into 1-in strips
  2. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; set aside (1/2lb bacon)
  3. Add onion to the pot and cook 5 minutes until softened (1 onion)
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 min (4 cloves garlic)
  5. Add collard greens in batches, stirring until wilted
  6. Add chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes and bacon (6 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp pepper)
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45 minutes until greens are tender
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste