BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

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Bacon gives these nutrient-rich greens an extra punch of flavor, from "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound collard greens, trimmed and washed, water still clinging to the leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise and sliced crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Remove the tough stems from the collardleaves. Finely slice the stems crosswise.Stack a few leaves on top of each other andcut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. Repeat with allleaves. You'll have 8 packed cups.
  • Heat a 10-inch saute pan over high heat.Swirl in the oil and add the onion, bacon,and red pepper flakes. Fry until the onion issoft and the bacon is beginning to renderits fat and crisp up, about 13 minutes.
  • Add the greens, 2 cups at a time. Stir into theonion mixture as you add. They will collapseand shrink in the heat.
  • When all the greens are in the pan and theheat has returned to sizzling high, pour inthe vinegar. Stir to evaporate. Cover andlet the greens cook over low heat until justtender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add a bit of wateras needed to keep the greens from burning.Add salt to taste and serve.

Theophilus Goodness
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These collard greens were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Shahzaib rana
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my collard greens turned out bitter. I think I might have overcooked them.


Shabbir Goraya
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These collard greens were just okay. I've had better.


Lota Miss
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I made these collard greens for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Rahad Islam Joy
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These collard greens were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll drain them better next time.


Sajina Khatun
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I've never been a big fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so tender and flavorful.


Liam Ethan
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These collard greens were the best I've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Bucule Jusayi
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the greens took a lot longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to simmer them for over 2 hours.


Emillio Aranda
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These collard greens were so easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


jacob fadel
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my greens turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


arsema alemayhu
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These collard greens were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Dan Macholl
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The greens are always tender and flavorful, and the broth is so good that I could drink it straight from the pot.


Angel Moon
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These collard greens were amazing! The perfect side dish for a hearty meal.


Riddo hridoy
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The greens were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hassan Mushtaq
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The broth was a bit too salty for my taste, but the greens themselves were delicious.


Rosemary Shezi
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These collard greens were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think next time I will use less red pepper flakes.


Mahin Tanjim
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This was my first time making collard greens, and I was really happy with how they turned out. The recipe was easy to follow, and the greens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Filip Sunny
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These collard greens were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The greens were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I served them with cornbread and black-eyed peas, and it was a hit w