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bacon and bourbon collards

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Traditional Southern food with a twist. Serve with a slice of cornbread and enjoy!!

(1 rating)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bacon and bourbon collards

  • 4 slice
    thick cut bacon
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, diced
  • 12 oz
    beer
  • 1/2 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    bourbon
  • 1 tsp
    dried crushed red pepper
  • 6 lb
    fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper

How To Make bacon and bourbon collards

  • 1
    Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • 2
    Saute onion in hot drippings 3 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in bacon, ale, and next 3 ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by one-fourth.
  • 3
    Add the collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 1 hour or to desired degree of doneness. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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