Collard Greens W/ Bacon Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Make Collard Greens W/ Bacon Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Collard Greens
Thoroughly wash the collard greens under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Trim the stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2
Chop the Onion and Garlic
Peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

3
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel to drain, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
4
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Add Collard Greens and Broth
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6
Season and Cook
Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens are tender.
7
Finish and Serve
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it back into the collard greens before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.