Bbq Collard Greens Recipe
Candied Cipollini, Roasted Garlic, Beef Bacon
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Ingredients
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Collard Greens
Candied Cipollini
Roasted Garlic
Method
Collard Greens Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Collard Greens
Wash the collard greens thoroughly under cold water, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the Beef Bacon
In a large pot, cook the beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- 3
- 4
Add Chicken Broth
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes until the greens are tender.
- 5
Combine with Bacon
Once the greens are cooked, chop the crispy beef bacon and stir it back into the pot. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Candied Cipollini Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Cipollini Onions
Peel the cipollini onions and set them aside.
- 7
Cook the Onions
In a small saucepan, combine the cipollini onions, brown sugar, butter, balsamic vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 8
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the liquid has thickened into a syrup.
Roasted Garlic Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
- 10
Roast the Garlic
Drizzle olive oil over the exposed cloves, sprinkle with salt, and wrap each bulb in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
- 11
