Smoked Bacon Collards Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the collard greens
Rinse the collard greens under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Remove the tough stems and cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2
Chop the garlic and onion
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
3
Cook the bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

4
Sauté the aromatics
In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5
Add collards and liquids
Add the collard greens to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir well.
6
Season the greens
Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
7
Simmer the collards
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the collards are tender.
8
Finish with bacon
Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the pot. Stir to combine and let it heat through for an additional 5 minutes.