BOURBON BROWN SUGAR BACON COLLARD GREENS

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This southern favorite with a twist will make you feel like a true southern belle or southern gentlemen!

Provided by Jasmin Stewart-Harbin

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb collard greens
1 large onion
2 clove garlic minced
1 pkg bacon
1 c bourbon
1/2 c brown sugar, light
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1 medium bay leaf
2 can(s) chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. On medium high heat add to the sauce pan add bourbon,brown sugar,Worcestershire sauce,white vinegar,lemon juice bring to a simmer let sauce reduce for 10 min.
  • 2. Heat a large dutch oven or large pot on Medium high heat. Add Chopped bacon and render for 3 min. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 min until translucent. Add in the minced garlic cook until slightly browned.
  • 3. Remove Bourbon sauce from heat set aside. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning & salt & pepper into onion, Bacon, & garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  • 4. Pour 1/2 cup of Bourbon sauce into onion,Bacon, garlic pot and de-glaze pan by scraping bottom to release pan drippings. Mix until sauce is well mixed in. Add cans of Chicken broth and stir.
  • 5. Add the chopped collard greens in and stir from bottom until collards are covered by liquid. Cook on medium heat covered for 1 hr or until greens are tender. Remove from heat and serve! Enjoy:)

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