Eat Your Collard Greens
Versatile and nutritious, collards can be a fun alternative to tortillas for burritos and wraps.
Easy
20 MIN
This hearty recipe combines smoky flavors from bacon and ham with tender, slow-cooked collard greens. It’s a family favorite, often enjoyed as a side dish during fall and winter gatherings. The apple cider vinegar adds a slight tang, balancing the richness of the bacon and ham.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 8-10
- 12 slices hickory-smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped
- 3/4 pound smoked ham, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
- 3 (1-pound) bundles fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Cook bacon over medium heat in a 10-quart stockpot for 10-12 minutes or until almost crisp. Add onions to the pot and sauté for 8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ham, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors. Stir in the chicken broth, collard greens, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 2 hours, or until the greens reach the desired tenderness. Serve hot as a side dish.
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