Collard Greens with Bacon

A bowl of collard greens next to a bowl of black eyed peas and cornbread.

These Southern style collard greens are simmered with bacon and seasonings until tender and flavorful. A simple yet satisfying side dish that pairs perfectly with proteins such as chicken, beef and pork.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 190kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

6 slices bacon coarsely chopped
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound collard greens cleaned, stems removed, and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Place the bacon in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until crisp. Remove half the bacon from the pan and reserve for later use.
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic, salt and pepper, then cook for 30 seconds.
Add the greens to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, then cover the pot and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until greens are tender. Uncover and stir in the hot sauce and vinegar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with reserved bacon, then serve immediately.

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Notes

Chop your collard greens into pieces that are about the same size so that they cook in about the same amount of time.

Look for collard greens that are dark green and not yellowed. Try to avoid greens with brown spots or that are wilted.

The greens can be cleaned and prepped up to three days before you plan to use them. You can also buy a bag of pre-prepared greens to save some time.

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