Best 9 Wilted Collards Greens With Bacon And Onion Recipes

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Wilted collards greens with bacon and onion is a classic Southern dish. Collard greens, a leafy green vegetable, are cooked slowly in bacon fat and onion until they are tender and slightly wilted. The result is a flavorful and savory dish that is perfect for a hearty meal. Collard greens are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and calcium. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect against cell damage. Bacon and onion add a rich and smoky flavor to the dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS WITH BACON AND SWEET ONIONS



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds collard greens, washed, trimmed, and roughly chopped
4 ounces bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup minced sweet onions
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. When water boils, add greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add greens and turn to coat well. Add broth - it should cover greens and let cook until broth is reduced and greens are very tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

WILTED COLLARDS



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This is a very good recipe for people who do not like collard greens. Collards may be cooked ahead and re-heated.Serve with hot pepper vinegar if desired.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound bacon, diced
2 bunches collard greens, trimmed and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep pot; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Cook and stir collard greens, onion, garlic, and sugar into the cooked bacon. Cover pot and let mixture steam until collard greens are wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove cover, raise heat to high, and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 304.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large bunches collard greens
4 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil, if needed
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut and trim the collard greens, removing the tough stems. Roughly chop the trimmed greens into 1/2-inch ribbons.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to leave behind all of the delicious bacon fat to cook the collard greens in.
  • Add the onions and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Depending on the bacon you use, you may need more fat in the pan, so add the canola oil if needed. Saute until the onions are softened, fragrant and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat 30 seconds. Then add the collard greens, stirring constantly until softened. Pour in the chicken broth and wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the greens are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Once the greens are tender, return the bacon to the pan, add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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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

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Stewing the collard greens a few hours ahead of time allows their flavor to deepen.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches collard greens, stemmed
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock

Steps:

  • Working in batches, stack greens; cutcrosswise into 2-inch-thick strips. Gatherstrips; cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces.Transfer to a large bowl of cold water;swish to remove grit. Transfer greens toa colander using a slotted spoon; letdrain. Repeat until greens are free of grit.
  • Heat oil in a very large skillet overmedium-high heat. Add onion andbacon; cook until onions are translucent,about 4 minutes. Add greens; cook, stirring,until greens begin to wilt and arereduced in volume.
  • Raise heat to high; add vinegar. Cook,scraping up brown bits from bottom ofskillet, until vinegar has evaporated,about 1 minute.
  • Add stock; reduce heat. Simmer, covered,until greens are just tender, 12 to 14minutes. If making ahead, refrigerate,covered; reheat over low heat.

BACON COLLARD GREENS



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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

2 pounds collard greens
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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.

WILTED COLLARDS GREENS WITH BACON AND ONION



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Delicious wilted collard greens ... the prefect balance of salty bacon, sweet onion and bitter greens. Serve with beef, fish, chicken or by itself with a loaf of crusty bread and other vegetables! Wonderful side item or main dish!

Provided by CarolinaCookingGal

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb collard greens
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons black pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Turn an eye on the stove to medium heat.
  • In a large sauté pan or stock pot, cook the chopped bacon for a few minutes until some grease is rendered, then, toss in the onion. Cook this until onion becomes tender. DO NOT DRAIN!
  • Next, throw the collard greens into the bacon and onion and carefully stir a little (it will seem like there are too many collard greens, but they cook down very quickly).
  • Pour in the chicken stock and the water.
  • Add the optional seasonings (pepper, seasoning salt and vinegar).
  • Cover the pan and cook on medium to medium high. You will see the collards begin to wilt rather quickly.
  • Continue cooking until all of the liquid is gone, stirring occasionally. (This normally takes me about 20 minutes.).
  • Try the collards and if they are not as tender as you would like, simply add 1/4 cup of water at a time until they reach the desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 163, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.8

COLLARD GREENS WITH RED ONIONS AND BACON



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An easy Collard Greens recipe

Categories     Leafy Green     Onion     Pork     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into fourths
3 medium red onions, chopped coarse (about 3 cups)
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 pounds collard greens (preferably small leaves), coarse stems and ribs discarded and leaves and thin stems washed well, drained, and chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a deep heavy kettle cook bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons drippings and in drippings remaining in kettle cook onions, stirring occasionally, until browned slightly and softened. Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • To kettle add broth, vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and about half of bacon, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add about half of collards, tossing until wilted slightly, and add remaining collards, tossing until combined. Simmer collards, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in onions and simmer, covered, 30 minutes more, or until collards are very tender.
  • Serve collards topped with remaining bacon.

BACON AND BROWN SUGAR-BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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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

2 slices smoked bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (16 ounce) package prewashed torn collard greens

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh collard greens for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens before cooking.
  • You can use bacon grease, olive oil, or butter to cook the collard greens.
  • Add some chopped onion and garlic to the collard greens for extra flavor.
  • Season the collard greens with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Cook the collard greens over medium heat until they are wilted and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve the collard greens with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Wilted collard greens with bacon and onion is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. This dish is a great way to use up leftover collard greens, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. The collard greens are packed with vitamins and minerals, and the bacon and onion add flavor and richness. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.

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