Southern Collard Greens
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Southern Collard Greens
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Smoky and tender, these Southern collard greens are a delicious side dish for any homecooked meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces hickory smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic (about 3-4 large cloves garlic)
- 48 ounces chicken broth
- 2 lbs. fresh collard greens, trimmed and washed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional garnish: crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until almost crisp. Add onion, and sauté until translucent, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and sauté 1 more minute. Add broth, collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Simmer (uncovered) over low heat for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally (or until collards reach desired level of tenderness). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Notes
- Buy pre-washed and pre-chopped collard greens for a shortcut. If you choose to wash and trim your own greens, be sure that you rinse them really well to get out any sand or sediment in the leaves.
- Adjust the total cooking time to suit you preferences. An hour might be sufficient if you like slightly more crisp greens, while a full 2 hours might be necessary for really tender, broken-down collards. That's the beauty of using a Dutch oven (rather than a slow cooker or Instant pot) -- you have full control and can easily take them off of the heat when necessary.
- Recipe adapted from Southern Living
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/8 of the recipe
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
975mg
(41%)
Potassium
459mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5700IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
53.5mg
(59%)
Calcium
281mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 975mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5700IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 53.5mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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