Braised Collard Greens with Bacon

Eat your greens. Better yet, eat your braised collard greens with bacon, Smoky, savory, with a hint of sweet and a touch of heat!

INGREDIENTS

- Bacon - Onion - Garlic - Light brown sugar - Apple cider vinegar - Chicken stock - Collard greens -Smoked paprika - Kosher salt - Black pepper - Red pepper flakes

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Heat a Dutch oven or large heavy bottomed pot over med/high heat. Add the bacon to the pan and cooked, flipping once, until golden brown, about 10 mins. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Leave the bacon drippings in the pot and add the onion. Sauté until softened and golden, about 10 mins. Stir in the garlic and cook 2 mins more.

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Stir in the brown sugar, then deglaze with the vinegar. Mix in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and stir in the greens and seasonings.

Cover and simmer until very tender, about 40 -45 mins. Remove the lid and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 15 mins.

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