Brazilian Collards
Brazilian Collards bring smoky depth from peppered bacon balanced with a tangy hit of red wine vinegar and a gentle cayenne warmth. Slowly simmered in chicken stock, the greens become tender and savory with glossy, flavorful drippings coating every bite. Serve as a standout side for hearty dinners, barbecue platters, or alongside rice and beans.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and most of the fat has rendered. Stir in the onion and cook until tender and shiny, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add the collards to the pot and stir to coat them with the bacon drippings. Pour in the chicken stock. Season with cayenne pepper. Lower the heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the red wine vinegar into the pot. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Calories 378.22 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.3 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.42 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.7 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 49.53 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1157.76 mg High
- Fiber 3.19 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.79 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 470.79 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 161.78 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.24 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Brazilian Collards is a Brazilian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, and Onion. Each serving provides about 378.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Collards?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Brazilian Collards made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens, Onion, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Collards?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Collards easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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