Grandma's Collard Greens
Description
These delicious collard greens are simmered in onion, bacon, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes until soft and flavorful.
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped red onion
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2 slices bacon, chopped
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1 1/4 cups chicken stock
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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4 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Cook onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until brown sugar has completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add 1/2 of the collard greens, reduce heat to medium, and cook until greens are slightly wilted, about 10 minutes. Add remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.