Braised Collard Greens With Bacon Recipe

Name: Braised Collard Greens With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup homemade bacon cut into lardons (or slab bacon, diced); 1 1/2 pounds bunch fresh collard greens; 4 cups onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, grated; 1 12 oz. bottle of beer; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup homemade bacon cut into lardons (or slab bacon, diced)
1 1/2 pounds bunch fresh collard greens
4 cups onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 12 oz. bottle of beer
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1
Dice the bacon, add to an already hot stockpot and allow it to crisp and the fat to render, about 5-8 min. Rinse the collard greens and remove the tough center stem of each leaf. Stack a few leaves together and slice them into thin strips. Repeat with the remaining leaves.
2
Add the diced onion and garlic to the bacon fat and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the beer to deglaze the pan, being sure to scrape up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom.
3
Add the sliced greens and stir until they are all moistened. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until they begin to wilt. Add the spices and stock, reduce to low and cover. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15- 25 more minutes. (I like my greens to still have a bit of texture to them so I cook them for 35 minutes, if you like yours mushy go for the 45.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup homemade bacon cut into lardons (or slab bacon, diced), 1 1/2 pounds bunch fresh collard greens, 4 cups onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, grated, and more.

Yes, Braised Collard Greens With Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Collard Greens With Bacon

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