Braised Bacon Collards Recipe
Collard greens cooked with bacon.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Collards
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly under cold water. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 3
- 4
Add Collards and Broth
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot along with the chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Season and Simmer
Add apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it back to the pot. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the collards are tender.
- 6
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish.
