GREENS WITH POT LIQUOR

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -6 slices bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 plump garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried hot red chilies
4 lbs collard greens, washed thoroughly, stems and tough ribs discarded (or mustard greens, turnip greens, or a combination)
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Fry bacon in a large pot over medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon has begun to color.
Stir in the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and chiles; cook an additional minute.
Dump in about half of the greens and toss until somewhat wilted.
Add in the rest of the greens and toss again.
Pour in the stock and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer the greens until very tender, 25-30 minutes.
Serve the greens and pot liquor in a big bowl, hot and soupy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 607, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 8, Protein 18.9