Best 6 Bacon And Bourbon Collards Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Bacon and bourbon collards, a Southern delicacy, combine smoky bacon, aromatic bourbon, and earthy collard greens to create a dish that is both hearty and sophisticated. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing the collards with precision, and infusing them with the perfect balance of bacon and bourbon flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a bacon and bourbon collards dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and get ready to indulge in this delectable Southern classic.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BOOZY BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



Boozy Braised Collard Greens image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large bundles collard greens, well-washed
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup bourbon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove stems from greens and discard. Roll up like a cigar and slice into ribbons.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon, onion, and garlic. Render bacon until crisp and the onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, broth, and bourbon. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir in the collard greens in batches. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours until tender and soft.

BACON & BOURBON COLLARDS (SOUTHERN LIVING) RECIPE - (4/5)



Bacon & Bourbon Collards (Southern Living) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by TMaloy

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick bacon slices
3 T. butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 (12 oz.) bottle ale beer
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 t. dried crushed red pepper
6 lbs. fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Saute onion in hot drippings until tender. Stir in bacon, ale, and next 3 ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is reduced by 1/4th. Add collards in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and cook 1 hour or until desired doneness. Stir in salt and pepper.

BOURBON-GLAZED PORK BELLY OVER BLACK-EYED PEA CAKES WITH COLLARDS



Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly over Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Collards image

Provided by Tregaye Fraser

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

10 ounces pork belly, cut into chunks
1 large onion, diced
4 bunches collards, stems removed, leaves chopped
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup red chile flakes
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 cup diced pork belly
2 cups bourbon
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
Two 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • For the collards: Add the pork belly and onions to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to become translucent, 5 minutes. Add the collards, chicken stock, sugar, chile flakes, cider vinegar, hot sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to a simmer and cook until the greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • For the bourbon bacon: Cook the pork belly in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels. To the skillet, carefully add the bourbon (it may flame) and butter. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the brown sugar. Cook until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat and add the crispy pork belly.
  • For the pea cakes: Add the black-eyed peas to a food processor; process until semi-smooth. Transfer to a bowl, add the bacon, red peppers and flour, and blend well. Form the mixture into 4 cakes.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet until smoking hot. Add the pea cakes and cook until browned on both sides.
  • Divide the collards along with some of their cooking liquor among 4 bowls. Top with the pea cakes. Spoon the bourbon bacon over the top and serve immediately.

SAUTEED COLLARDS WITH BACON



Sauteed Collards with Bacon image

A salty bite of bacon and a bit of fragrant garlic make wilted collard greens the star of the show.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 large bunch collard greens, tough stems removed, leaves torn into large pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens and cook until bright green and wilted, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

SWEET-GLAZED BOURBON BACON RECIPE BY TASTY



Sweet-Glazed Bourbon Bacon Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: Bulleit Bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, bacon

Provided by Bulleit

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup Bulleit Bourbon
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 slices bacon, thick-cut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (350ºF for convection ovens).
  • Stir together Bulleit Bourbon, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
  • Arrange bacon in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the Bulleit mixture evenly over one side of the bacon, reserving the remaining mixture.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, then flip the bacon, and brush with reserved bourbon mixture.
  • Return to oven and cook for 20 minutes (flipping bacon every 5 minutes) or until bacon is lightly crisp and the glaze is golden brown and bubbling.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 8 grams

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



Collard Greens with Bacon image

Good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. These are so hearty and satisfying, even those who say "I don't like greens" will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting". You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way too. Enjoy!

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon ends and pieces
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 304.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right collard greens: Look for collard greens that are dark green and have no signs of wilting or yellowing. Smaller leaves are more tender and less bitter.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly: Collard greens can be gritty, so it's essential to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Rinse them under cold water and remove any tough stems.
  • Soak the collard greens: Soaking the collard greens in salted water for 30 minutes helps to remove some of the bitterness. You can skip this step if you're short on time, but it will make the collard greens more tender.
  • Cook the collard greens low and slow: Collard greens need to be cooked low and slow to become tender. Simmer them for at least 1 hour, or until they are wilted and tender.
  • Add flavorings: Collard greens have a slightly bitter flavor, so add flavorings to balance it out. Common flavorings include bacon, ham hocks, onions, garlic, and spices.
  • Serve with cornbread or rice: Collard greens are traditionally served with cornbread or rice. They can also be served with other side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Collard greens are a delicious and nutritious Southern dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a collard greens recipe that you'll love.

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