Collard Greens With Bacon – a delicious recipe with collard greens, bacon, water, pork hock, onion, sweet pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly in cold water; drain well. Remove and discard stems and trim bruised leaves. Coarsely chop leaves to measure 6 cups; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in saucepan. Drain bacon and set aside. add water, pork hock, onion, sweet pepper, sugar, salt, red pepper and garlic to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add chopped collard greens and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 1 1/4 hours or until greens are tender. Remove from heat. Remove pork hock. Cover greens and keep warm.
3
When cool enough to handle, cut meat off pork hock. Chop or shred the meat and discard the bone. Return meat to greens mixture along with cooked bacon; heat through. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle each serving with a little vinegar, if desired.
290
kcal
Calories
17
g
Fat
7
g
Carbs
24
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds collard greens, 3 slices bacon chopped, 2 cups water, 8 ounces smoked pork hock, and more.
Yes, 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.
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