Southern Collard Greens
The BEST southern collard greens are tender, smoky, and rich and easier to make than you think. This classic side dish is a family favorite perfect for Sunday dinners and holidays!
Servings: 11 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Equipment
- 1 10-quart stockpot
Ingredients
- 8 hickory-smoked bacon slices finely chopped
- 2 medium sweet onions finely chopped
- 1/2 pound smoked ham chopped
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 3 32-ounce containers chicken broth
- 3 1-pound packages fresh collard greens washed and trimmed
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a 10-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook for 10 to 12minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is almost crisp.8 hickory-smoked bacon slices
- Add the chopped onions and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly golden.2 medium sweet onions
- Add the ham and garlic.1/2 pound smoked ham, 4 garlic cloves
- Stir in the chopped ham and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the collard greens, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.3 32-ounce containers chicken broth, 3 1-pound packages fresh collard greens, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Stir well to combine. Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the greens reach your desired tenderness. Stir occasionally during cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg