The Best Collard Greens
A delicious blend of spices takes this tasty collard greens recipe over the top!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp DGF Candied Jalapeno Relish
- 3-6 Slices bacon, pan fried, chopped sideways or crumbled)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 1-2 Tbsp bacon grease from frying bacon
- 1/2-1 white onion, chopped
- 2 Lbs pre-shredded collard greens
- 1 Tbsp (heaping) Better Than Bullion Chicken Stock
- 1 Tbsp (heaping) Better Than Bullion Italian Herbs Stock
- 4 Large fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2-3 Red or yellow sweet peppers (optional)
- 1 Tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp Coarse ground black pepper
- 1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Can small can of sliced black olives (optional)
- 32 Ounces Water
Instructions
- in a large pot, cook bacon on medium heat until browned, but not crispy.
- When bacon is cooked, remove from pot and set aside to cool. Add the chopped onion, garlic, optional butter, and sweet peppers to the bacon grease and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add water, chicken stock, Italian herbs stock, crumbled bacon, salt and pepper followed by the package of pre-cut collard greens. Bring to low boil or medium simmer.
- Cook for approximately 30-45 minutes or until greens are tender to your preference.
- When collards are tender, add vinegar. Turn off heat and stir well.
- Allow collards to rest for 5-10 minuets before serving.
