Collard greens are slow simmered and paired with bacon to create a traditional southern side dish.
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: bacon, collard greens, garlic, onion
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
8slicesbaconcut into 1/2-inch pieces
1small oniondiced (I used yellow.)
1poundcollard greens
8clovesgarlicminced
1 1/4cupschicken broth
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Wash and drain the collard greens and remove as much of the stems as possible, leaving the leaves in large, two- to three-inch pieces.
In a very large skillet with a lid or deep stock pot, melt the butter over medium heat and then fry the bacon until it is crispy.
Add the diced onions to the bacon and saute for three to five minutes or until they're starting to soften.
Mix in the garlic and collard greens. Once everything is well combined, pour in the broth and place the lid on the pan.
Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the greens are tender. Stir them every 10 minutes or so to keep anything from sticking to the bottom of the pan.