Southern-Style Collard Greens are a delicious and traditional side dish in Southern cuisine, featuring tender collard greens infused with savory bacon and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch collard greens washed and chopped
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté in the bacon drippings until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the chopped collard greens to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cover the pot and let the greens simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the cooked bacon just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg