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Southern-Style Collard Greens with Bacon – Savory, Smoky, and Soulful
These Southern-style collard greens with bacon are slow-simmered to tender perfection with smoky, savory flavor in every bite. Made with simple ingredients like garlic, onion, and crispy bacon, this classic side dish is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re serving them with cornbread or a Sunday roast, these greens bring bold flavor and Southern soul to your table.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs Collard Green, washed, destemmed and cut into 1” to 2” pieces
- 5 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, cut into 1” Slices
- Small Onion, diced
- 1/4 C Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Garlic Cloves, diced
- 2 TBSP Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 TBSP Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 C Chicken Stock
Instructions
- Cut the bacon strips into 1” pieces and place them in a large pot on medium heat, allow to brown.
- Remove the crispy bacon and set aside, while leaving the remaining grease residue in the pan.
- Add the diced onions to the pot and cook until translucent.
- After cooked add garlic cloves, sugar, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce and simmer until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add apple cider vinegar, cook until reduced by half.
- Add chicken stock and cut up collard greens, allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until the brightness of the leaves goes away, about 30-45 minutes.
- Add the bacon back to the pot, serve and ENJOY!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Southern
