Southern Collard Greens
Tender collard greens slowly simmered with smoky bacon and savory broth until perfectly wilted and flavorful.
⏱ 45 minServes 6Southern American
Ingredients
- •2 bunches fresh collard greens
- •6 slices bacon
- •1 large onion, diced
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •6 cups chicken broth
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Directions
- 1Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove and crumble, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- 2Sauté diced onion in the bacon fat for 5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3Wash and chop collard greens, removing tough stems, then add to the pot along with chicken broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until greens are tender.
- 5Stir in apple cider vinegar and crumbled bacon, then taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
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