Southern Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe

Name: Southern Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped red onion; 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1.25 cups chicken stock; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 4 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Without a doubt, these are the best collard greens you'll ever taste! This recipe, passed down from my grandma, was a summer staple when her garden collards were ready. Guaranteed to convert even the pickiest eaters, these greens are a must-try. For an extra kick, simply add more red pepper flakes!

Total time1 hr 5 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield5

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped red onion
2 slices bacon, chopped
1.25 cups chicken stock
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 pounds collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook onion and bacon until the onion is soft and translucent, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring continuously, until the brown sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Incorporate half of the collard greens, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the greens begin to wilt slightly, around 10 minutes. Add the remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until the greens are tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 181 kcal
Fat Content: 3 g
Fiber Content: 14 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 363 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g