Step 1 Cook bacon on a sheet pan in the oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Step 2 Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat to a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the onions for about 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
Step 3 Add the garlic, salt and pepper and saute for another minute or so.
Step 4 Add the brown sugar, collard greens and the cooked, crumbled bacon to the pot.
Step 5 Add the bay leaf and all of the liquid ingredients to the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat until to low. Simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until collards are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. ENJOY!
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1 Cook bacon on a sheet pan in the oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Step 2 Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat to a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the onions for about 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
Step 3 Add the garlic, salt and pepper and saute for another minute or so.
Step 4 Add the brown sugar, collard greens and the cooked, crumbled bacon to the pot.
Step 5 Add the bay leaf and all of the liquid ingredients to the pot. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat until to low. Simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until collards are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. ENJOY!