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bowl of homemade collard greens with ham

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.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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
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