southern collard greens
These southern-style collard greens are slow simmered greens with bacon, onion, garlic, and a perfect blend of seasonings to give it that down-home, fresh off-the-farm southern touch. This comfort side dish is one of our absolute favorites, and you don’t have to be a Southern cook to master them. These scrumptious and easy Southern collard greens are the perfect side for all your favorite southern main courses like fried catfish, hamburger steak, fried chicken, and smothered pork chops.
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For southern collard greens
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8 slicebacon, chopped
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1 mdonion, finely chopped
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3 clovegarlic
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1 lbcollard greens, washed, trimmed, and cut
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3 cchicken broth (enough to cover the greens)
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1 1/2 tspapple cider vinegar
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1 Tbspsugar
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1/2 tspcajun seasoning
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1/4 tspsmoked paprika
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1/4 tspcrushed red pepper
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salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make southern collard greens
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1In a large Dutch oven or pan over medium heat, brown the bacon. When the bacon is about halfway browned add the chopped onion. Cook until the bacon is browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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2Add the collard greens and cook until wilted and slightly softened. Add the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, sugar, cajun seasoning, paprika, and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, letting the liquid cook down and the greens really soften. Drain most of the liquid or use a slotted spoon to remove it. Salt and pepper to taste. For best results, serve promptly.
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