Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon

Collard Greens with Turkey Bacon

Smoked turkey bacon brings tons of flavor to these simmered collard greens--the perfect side dish to serve with any Southern meal.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hr 10 mins
Calories
102 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a large pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, celery seed, and dill.
Step 3
While the mixture comes to a boil, melt butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Saute leeks and garlic in the hot butter until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to the pot of water.
Step 4
Cut collard leaves in half and stir into the boiling mixture. Add cooked turkey bacon and cook over high heat for 30 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender and flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Serve hot with or without some of the juice, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch dried dill weed
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds collard greens, rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 (12 ounce) package smoked turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 pinch celery seed
  • 2 medium leeks, chopped
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth

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