spicy collard greens

Name: Spicy Collard Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 bunch(es) collard greens; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 large onion (chopped large); 1/2 pound(s) pork (i used boneless rib meat); 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) vinegar, white; 1 large fire-roasted red pepper, diced small; 3 dash(es) red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) adobo powder; 4 cup(s) water

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Diane Whitbeck

Hopewell, VA

Updated on Nov 29, 2011

I had never made greens before and wanted something different. A chance trip to the Dollar Store found me with a bottle of Adobo Spice and a jar of Fire-Roasted Red Peppers. I knew the strong taste of collards would stand up to these new additions - tell me what you think!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 bunches collard greens
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 large onion (chopped large)
1/2 pound pork (i used boneless rib meat)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar, white
1 large fire-roasted red pepper, diced small
3 dashes red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon adobo powder
4 cups water

How To Make spicy collard greens

Step 1

Freeze your bunches of collards! This is the secret to keeping them from being bitter. Then set out to thaw. I didn't count this in prep time. Once thawed, cut stem end from collard bunch, separate leaves and rinse each side thoroughly to remove grit. Then cut out main stem. Stack leaves and roll into a bunch. Cut across the ends making thin strips (this is called "chiffonade" cut). Set aside.

Step 2

in large, deep pot, heat olive oil and add onion. Cover and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally. Watch so they don't burn. Add pork and brown.
Step 3

Then add brown sugar, vinegar, fire-roasted red pepper, red pepper flakes and all spices. Stir and taste this pot liquor, correcting balance of flavors as desired.
Step 4

Add water and bring to boil. Add collards. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until tender.
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