bacon and bourbon collards

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 4, 2016

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

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

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 6 pounds fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

How To Make bacon and bourbon collards

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #collards
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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