Sweet and Sour Greens
Description
This recipe for sweet and sour greens is for Southern-style collard greens, kale, or mustard greens simmered with bacon drippings, sugar, and vinegar.
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup vinegar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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2 1/2 pounds fresh collard greens, tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces
Directions
1
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon; leave drippings in the Dutch oven.
2
Stir water, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into drippings until sugar has dissolved; bring to a boil. Add collard greens; stir until well combined. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until greens are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add a little more water or vinegar if greens become too dry.
3
Transfer greens to a serving dish; top with bacon.