bourbon brown sugar bacon collard greens

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Updated on Aug 7, 2014

This southern favorite with a twist will make you feel like a true southern belle or southern gentlemen!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds collard greens
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 package bacon
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 2 cans chicken broth

How To Make bourbon brown sugar bacon collard greens

  • Step 1
    On medium high heat add to the sauce pan add bourbon,brown sugar,Worcestershire sauce,white vinegar,lemon juice bring to a simmer let sauce reduce for 10 min.
  • Step 2
    Heat a large dutch oven or large pot on Medium high heat. Add Chopped bacon and render for 3 min. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 min until translucent. Add in the minced garlic cook until slightly browned.
  • Step 3
    Remove Bourbon sauce from heat set aside. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning & salt & pepper into onion, Bacon, & garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  • Step 4
    Pour 1/2 cup of Bourbon sauce into onion,Bacon, garlic pot and de-glaze pan by scraping bottom to release pan drippings. Mix until sauce is well mixed in. Add cans of Chicken broth and stir.
  • Step 5
    Add the chopped collard greens in and stir from bottom until collards are covered by liquid. Cook on medium heat covered for 1 hr or until greens are tender. Remove from heat and serve! Enjoy:)

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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