Braised Bacon Collard Greens Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ pound bacon slices, chopped
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 pounds collard greens, removed from stems and chopped
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Directions
  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, add the bacon. Sautée and cook until the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot, and set aside.
  2. Cook the shallots and collard greens in with the remaining bacon grease for 20 minutes, covered, until the greens wilt down.
  3. Stir the greens, then add in the vinegar, broth, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for another 20 minutes, covered.
  4. Add the bacon back in, and cook for 10 additional minutes. Serve with optional red chili flakes or hot sauce.