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THE BEST SOUL FOOD STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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This classic southern soul-food style recipe for collard greens is an instant crowd-pleaser! Add different proteins, like ham or bacon, to give these delicious greens a savory flavor.

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h41m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs collard greens (cleaned and cut)
1 lb bacon ends (chopped)
1 large onion (diced)
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 large jalapeno pepper (sliced)
2-3 tbsp of white distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon ends in a pot, and place the pot over medium heat.
  • Brown the bacon then add in the diced onions, and cook until the onions start to sweat.
  • Add in the minced garlic,then cook for 1 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, and turn the heat up to high and let boil for 20 minutes.
  • Pour in the 2 cups of water, and turn the heat down to medium.
  • Start adding in the collard greens into the pot.
  • Once all of the greens are in the pot, sprinkle in the seasoning salt and ground black pepper.
  • Add in the sliced jalapeno, and the vinegar and stir the ingredients.
  • Cover the pot, and let simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes over medium heat. Be sure to peak in and stir periodically.
  • Enjoy!

COLLARD GREENS



Collard Greens image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add 1 pound chopped collard greens, a handful at a time, adding more as it cooks down. Add 1 cup chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Serves: 4; Calories: 75; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 10 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 4.5 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 162 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calorie, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 162 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 4.5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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