SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

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Make and share this Southern Collard Greens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Collard Greens

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 -6 lbs collard greens
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 lb pancetta, finely diced
fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Remove the coarse stems and center ribs from the collard greens, then rinse and drain the leaves.
  • Dry completely and coarsely chop.
  • In a small frying pan over med-high heat, warm the oil.
  • Add the pancetta and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • To cook on stove top--In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add the greens to the pot, decrease heat to med-high, cover partially, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • To cook in slow cooker--transfer the greens to a slow cooker and add 4 quarts water.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are very tender, 2 hours on LOW.
  • In any liquid remains, drain the greens before transferring them to a serving bowl.
  • Season with pepper and stir in the reserved pancetta and red pepper flakes; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 60.6, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8

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