🍽️ Ingredients
- 2 large bunches collard greens
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Preparation
1
Prepare the Greens
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, remove the tough stems and slice the leaves.
⏱ About 8 minutes2
Cook the Bacon
Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crisp.
⏱ About 5 minutes3
Sauté the Onion
Add onion and cook in the bacon drippings until softened.
⏱ About 4 minutes4
Add Garlic and Liquid
Stir in garlic, broth, vinegar, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
⏱ About 2 minutes5
Add the Greens
Add collards in batches, allowing them to wilt down into the pot.
⏱ About 4 minutes6
Simmer
Cover and simmer gently until very tender and flavorful.
⏱ About 45–60 minutes📦 Storage
Refrigerate in their cooking liquid for up to 4 days.
🍓 Serving Suggestions
Serve with cornbread, fried chicken, barbecue or black-eyed peas.