RECIPE: Collard Greens With Applewood Bacon
Collard greens are said to bring wealth and prosperity in the new year. See for yourself by whipping this recipe on New Year's Day!
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This recipe comes to us from The Heirloomed Kitchen: Made-from-Scratch Recipes to Gather Around for Generations by Ashley Schoenith.
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Collard Greens with Applewood Bacon
"A traditional side dish for your New Yearβs Day menu, collards are said to bring wealth and prosperity in the new year." β Ashley Schoenith
IngredientsΒ Β
- 6 strips thick-sliced applewood bacon cut into Β½-inch pieces
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ΒΌ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 lbs fresh collard greens stems removed and sliced into 3-inch-wide strips
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Β½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
InstructionsΒ
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the bacon for 8 to 12 minutes, turning over once, until desired crispness. Remove bacon and roughly chop; set aside.
- SautΓ© the onion and garlic in bacon grease for several minutes over low heat until the onion begins to soften. Add the vinegar and allow the mixture to cook until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Add the collard greens, chicken broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer at medium-low heat. Stir the mixture occasionally, until the collard greens have wilted and lost their brightness.
- Serve with warm juices from the pan.
Notes
Recipe excerpt from The Heirloomed Kitchen: Made-from-Scratch Recipes to Gather Around for Generations by Ashley Schoenith. Photography by Heidi Harris. Reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith Books.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5699IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 1mg
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