Braised Collard Greens with Bacon

Braised collard greens with bacon a classic flavorful Southern dish. Combines tender greens, crispy bacon, and savory broth for a tasty meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (diced)
• 1 yellow onion (diced medium)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar or piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cone)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Adobo Sauce from canned chipotles (optional)
• 2 pounds collard greens (washed and chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (add more if needed when cooking)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Allspice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat dutch oven pan or stockpot on medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook to slightly crispy while rendering the fat.
2. 2Remove the bacon and allow to drain in a paper towel-lined bowl.
3. 3Add diced onions to the pot and saute 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic plus a quarter of the spice mix. Cook for another minute.
4. 4Add brown sugar, chili paste, and vinegar. Mix well and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the greens and cook just to wilt. Using tongs you'll want to mix the greens well in the rendered bacon fat, basically tossing until all the leaves are coated in the flavored bacon fat.
6. 6Add the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining seasoning mix. Mix well and simmer 15 minutes. Add the reserved bacon back, mix in, and cook until the greens are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce.