Southern Style Collard Greens
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Slow simmered collard greens are said to bring good luck and good fortune when eaten on New Year’s Day.
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Collards
represent folded money and symbolize wealth and prosperity.
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Serve them with black eyed peas, pork and cornbread.
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1 pound collard greens
1 onion, sliced root to tip
3 cups chicken broth
3 to 4 slices bacon
salt and pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes
vinegar
hot sauce
How to make them
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Soak fresh collards in a clean sink filled with water. Drain, then soak again, rinsing to remove any remaining sediment.
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Wash the collard greens
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Saute chopped bacon or pork fat and onions.
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Add chopped collard greens to the pan and cover with chicken broth.
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Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, if desired.
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Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
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Serve collards with vinegar and hot sauce.
Make sure you get a healthy portion of greens and cooking liquid, aka as pot liquor.
Enjoy!
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