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Southern-Style Collard Greens

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Tender, velvety and slightly spicy with a vinegary bite, Southern-Style Collard Greens are a quintessential New Year side.

  • Author: The Hubby
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 Hour
  • Total Time: 75 Minutes
  • Yield: 5-6 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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1–1/2 to 2 pounds collard greens, rinsed, stem removed and cut into inch-size pieces

1 tbsp. olive oil

1–1/2 cup salt pork, diced into 1/4-inch chunks

1 cup onion, diced

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes*

1/2 to 1 tsp. ground black pepper*

1 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup white vinegar

1/2 to 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce (Franks, Crystal or Tabasco)*

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the olive oil and diced salt pork.  Cook until crispy and brown.  Remove to a paper-towel lined dish to cool.

Add the onion to the pot.  Cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.  Add pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and collards.  Stir frequently until collard greens wilt.  Add chicken stock and water.  Cover pot and let cook for 40-45 minutes.  Increase heat to high and stir in white vinegar and hot sauce.  Adjust salt and spiced heat to your taste.  Stir in 1 cup of salt pork and put into a serving bowl.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup salt pork.  Serve.

Notes

*Adjust or omit to your preferred level of spiced heat.

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