SERVINGS
6
TOTAL TIME
PREP TIME
10 Minutes
CALORIES
115 kcal
50 Minutes
Southern Collard Greens with Bacon is a delicious and surprisingly easy side dish you can easily make anytime. Once you learn how to clean and cook this leafy vegetable, you can sauté it up with bacon for the best flavor. This simple recipe is perfect for New Year’s Day or with your favorite pork or chicken dishes throughout the year.
Oil | Bacon | Onion | Garlic Collard Greens | Chicken Broth Salt | Pepper | Red Pepper Flakes Apple Cider Vinegar
Wash and dry the collard greens and remove the rib from the base before cooking. Cook bacon in oil until crispy Remove and allow the grease to drain on a paper towel. Leave some of the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook. Add in some garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the cut greens and pour in the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined.
Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes. Once the greens are tender, remove from heat and stir in the bacon and vinegar. Serve immediately.