grilled collard greens

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25 Pinches
Kingwood, TX
Updated on Nov 30, 2011

It doesn't get more southern than collard greens. Well maybe if you smothered them in cream gravy...I digress. This recipe is a twist on the southern favorite that makes it to our dinner table at least once a month...hold the gravy, of course.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches collard greens
  • 2 slices bacon
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • - louisiana hot sauce

How To Make grilled collard greens

  • Step 1
    Preheat grill to high.
  • Step 2
    Bring large pot of salted water to rapid boil and add slices of bacon.
  • Step 3
    Remove the thick portion of the ribs from the collard greens and discard.
  • Step 4
    Add leaves to the boiling water and blanch for about 2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove the greens from the water and run cool water over all the greens to stop the cooking process.
  • Step 6
    Stack the leaves on top of one another, 8-9 at a time.
  • Step 7
    Grill each stack of collard greens for about 4 minutes per side.
  • Step 8
    Transfer leaves to cutting board, roughly chop, and season with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.

Discover More

Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Grill
Culture: Southern

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