BACON AND BOURBON COLLARDS

Bacon and Bourbon Collards image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slice thick cut bacon
3 Tbsp butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
12 oz beer
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c bourbon
1 tsp dried crushed red pepper
6 lb fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
2. Saute onion in hot drippings 3 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in bacon, ale, and next 3 ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by one-fourth.
3. Add the collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 1 hour or to desired degree of doneness. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.