Braised Greens

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 pound collard greens

  stems removed, leaves chopped
• 4 slices bacon

  chopped
• 1 large onion

  chopped
• 2 cloves garlic

  minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes

  optional, for a bit of heat

Instructions

• 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a
  slotted spoon and set aside.
• 2 In the bacon fat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for
  another minute until fragrant.
• 3 Add the collard greens to the pot and stir until they start to wilt.
• 4 Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover
  and let simmer for about 45 minutes or until the collard greens are tender.
• 5 Stir in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper
  flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• 6 Serve the collard greens with the crispy bacon sprinkled on top.

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