Grandma's Collard Greens

Name: Grandma's Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 slices Bacon; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1.25 cups Chicken Stock; 4 lb Collard Greens; 2 whole Red Onion; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1 dash Salt & Pepper

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

Grandma's Collard Greens simmer low and slow with smoky bacon, mellow red onions, and a sweet-tangy splash of apple cider vinegar. A hint of heat from red pepper flakes balances the silky, tender greens, making a comforting side that shines at Sunday suppers, holiday spreads, or any hearty dinner.

Prep15 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves5
DifficultyEasy

1

Cook the onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until the onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock, vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until the brown sugar has fully dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
2

Add 1/2 of the collard greens, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the greens are slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining greens, toss to combine, and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.