Grandma's Collard Greens

These are without a doubt, the best collard greens I have ever eaten (and I have had my share). My grandma used to make this recipe in the summer when her collards in the garden were ready. If you don't like these, you don't like collard greens ... guaranteed!! Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cups chopped red onion
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ¼ cups chicken stock
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes and cook and stir until brown sugar has completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 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.