Crazy Good Collard Greens

FOOD & DRINK Start the Year With Crazy Good Collard Greens

By Lauren Wacaser My mouth is watering just thinking about these greens. This recipe is addictive, satisfying, and just down-right crazy good. In the words of my distinguished father, I’m sure these collard greens would even make a preacher cry. Serve with buttery, rich cornbread to soak up the infamous collard pot liquor. Substitutions are okay for this recipe. Substitute one teaspoon of Liquid Smoke for the bacon or leave out the sherry if desired. Feel free to add and/ or combine any other greens like turnip, mustard, spinach, and kale. The prep time is 10 minutes and the cook time is five to six hours to enhance the flavor and allow the greens to soften. Ingredients 3 bunches collard greens, washed and de-ribbed 3 strips thick-cut bacon, finely chopped 1/2 white onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tomato bullion, chicken flavored 1 quart water 1/4 cup sherry wine Directions

Heat a deep, large pot over medium-low heat. Add bacon, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes and render until bacon starts to brown and crisp. Increase heat to medium-high and add onion. Sautè for two minutes and deglaze the pan with sherry wine. Be sure to scrape the bits and browns at the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add collard greens and sautè for two minutes. Add vinegar and lemon juice and cook an additional minute.

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Add one quart of water and bring to a boil. Add the tomato bullion, stir, and reduce heat to a simmer. Slightly cover the pot and let simmer for about five to six hours, stirring occasionally.

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