Collard Greens with Bacon

Collard Greens with Bacon

Simmered collard greens with bacon are so hearty and satisfying, even veggie haters will come around. Eat them alone or with hot buttered cornbread.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
81 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard 1/2 bacon grease.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium; add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Increase heat to high. Add 3 cups water to pot; bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of the pot. Add collard greens and remaining 1 cup water; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 0.5 pound bacon ends and pieces

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