This southern staple gets its lucious flavor from just a touch of pork and a nice, long cook time.
Ingredients
- 6 Slices / 1/3 cup Bacon or Pancetta
- 1 onion (large), chopped
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound fresh collard greens, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon, more to taste salt
- 1 teaspoon, more to taste black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- for serving hot sauce
Instructions
1. Render bacon or pancetta in a large stock pot over medium high heat until almost crisp. No not remove fat.
2. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, then add garlic, and cook until just fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt.
4. Pour in chicken broth or vegetable broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender and no longer bitter.
6. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
