Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cuisine with our exploration of the beloved dish, Southern Collard Greens with Bacon and Brown Sugar. This classic recipe, steeped in tradition and passed down generations, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. We'll guide you through the steps to create this comforting dish, ensuring that every bite is bursting with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky notes. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your tastebuds, and let's delve into the art of preparing Southern Collard Greens with Bacon and Brown Sugar, a true testament to Southern culinary heritage.
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BACON COLLARD GREENS
Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often eaten alongside smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. -Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim thick stems from collard greens; coarsely chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute bacon for 3 minutes. Add onion; cook 8-9 minutes longer or until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Add greens; cook just until wilted., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until greens are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON
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
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
BACON AND BROWN SUGAR-BRAISED COLLARD GREENS
So my boyfriend is from the south. They say a way to his heart is thru his stomach...he likes this "lighter" version of greens, so they must be good right? We both enjoy them and hope you will too. Comes from Cooking Light.
Provided by loveleesmile
Categories Collard Greens
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to drippings in pan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, 2 cups water, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). Gradually add greens. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 271.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.9
SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Brown 4 slices diced bacon in a pot; drain on paper towels. Add 1 cup diced onion to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 pound thawed frozen collard greens, 1 cup chicken broth and water to cover; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, some butter, salt and pepper.
SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Brown 4 slices diced bacon in a pot; drain on paper towels. Add 1 cup diced onion to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 pound thawed frozen collard greens, 1 cup chicken broth and water to cover; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, some butter, salt and pepper.
COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON
I've never made collard greens before, but found this recipe online and gave it a try. My whole family loved them. They were great! UPDATE: I just made them without bacon since I didn't have any and just added a smoky hot sauce and they were still good. Some sort of fat just makes them extra good though.
Provided by KristiJoy
Categories Collard Greens
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until it just begins to brown around the edges, stirring occasionally. Don't overcook the bacon. It should be barely brown around the edges and still somewhat raw-looking in the middle.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, syrup and hot sauce. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about a minute. Add the vinegar, bring to a simmer, and cook until the amount of liquid is reduced by half, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the collard greens and the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Reduce the temp to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the collard greens have wilted and have lost their brightness. Season to taste with additional vinegar and hot sauce. Serve with some of the pan juices from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.8
SOUTHERN STYLE COLLARD GREENS
Southern-style greens like my mama use to make.
Provided by tybright31
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onions, ham hocks, and garlic in a stockpot; add chicken broth. Cook mixture over medium heat until meat is falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
- Stir collard greens, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture; cook until greens have reached desired tenderness, about 2 more hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1686.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked bacon or ham hocks.
- To reduce the bitterness of the collard greens, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add a pinch of baking soda to the cooking water to help tenderize the collard greens.
- Cook the collard greens over low heat for a long period of time to allow the flavors to develop.
- Season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Serve the collard greens with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Southern collard greens with bacon and brown sugar is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The collard greens are cooked until tender and flavorful, and the bacon and brown sugar add a smoky and sweet flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.
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