Easy Southern-Style Collard Greens
Slow simmered collard greens are said to bring good luck and good fortune when eaten on New Year’s Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 98 kcal
- 1 pound collard greens
- 1 onion sliced root to tip
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 to 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
- vinegar
- hot sauce
Wash collard greens thoroughly to remove dirt and sediment, and drain.
Remove stems and chop leaves into 1-inch pieces.
In a large pot, sauté bacon slices, then add onion and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.
Add collard greens and cover with chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Bring to a boil and boil for three minutes.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until greens are tender.
Serve with vinegar and hot sauce.
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3795IUVitamin C: 36.3mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword collard greens, New Year's Day