Bacon-braised Collard Greens Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Collard Greens

   Wash the collard greens thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

3. 3

   Sauté Onion and Garlic

   In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

4. 4

   Braised Collard Greens

   Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and add the apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes until the greens are tender.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Crumble the reserved bacon and stir it back into the collard greens before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.