SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

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Greens have traditionally been cooked down in water with a piece of smoked ham hock or turkey wing. This new method of wilting them leaves them greener and tastier.

Provided by BogeysMom

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs collard greens
1/2 lb bacon
1/2 onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put greens through several sinks of cold water to get rid of any grit.
  • Pull the tender leaves away from the stems, discarding the stems.
  • Cut the bacon into bite size pieces and fry in a large stock pot.
  • Do not drain.
  • Add the onion and cook til tender.
  • Add the collard greens (the pot will seems overflowing, but they wilt) and stir until wilted (cover them every couple of minutes for a couple of minutes to help wilt them).
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and the vinegar.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 376, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 12.5

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