Collards

Ingredients

• 3 strips bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 bunches collard greens washed
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a high-sided skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes. In the same pan add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Strip the leaves from the tough stems of the collard greens.

Stack the leaves, roll them up and cut them into thin strips. To the skillet with the bacon and onions, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste. Add the greens, stir and cover the skillet.

Cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway though. Collards are done when tender and no longer bitter. Remove from heat to a serving bowl.

Total Time: 35 min

Prep10 min

Cook 25 min

Yield: 4 servings