southern collard greens

Name: Southern Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic; 1 pound(s) collard greens, washed, trimmed, and cut; 3 cup(s) chicken broth (enough to cover the greens); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper; salt and pepper, to taste

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 9, 2024

These southern-style collard greens are slow simmered greens with bacon, onion, garlic, and a perfect blend of seasonings to give it that down-home, fresh off-the-farm southern touch. This comfort side dish is one of our absolute favorites, and you don’t have to be a Southern cook to master them. These scrumptious and easy Southern collard greens are the perfect side for all your favorite southern main courses like fried catfish, hamburger steak, fried chicken, and smothered pork chops.

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These scrumptious and easy Southern Collard Greens are the perfect side for all your favorite southern main courses like fried catfish, hamburger steak, fried chicken, and smothered pork chops.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 pound collard greens, washed, trimmed, and cut
3 cups chicken broth (enough to cover the greens)
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make southern collard greens

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven or pan over medium heat, brown the bacon. When the bacon is about halfway browned add the chopped onion. Cook until the bacon is browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Add the collard greens and cook until wilted and slightly softened. Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, sugar, cajun seasoning, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, letting the liquid cook down and the greens really soften. Drain most of the liquid or use a slotted spoon to remove it. Salt and pepper to taste. For best results, serve promptly.
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