Healthy Soul Food Greens Get Big Flavor From Just A Bit Of Bacon

HEALTHY SOUL FOOD GREENS GET BIG FLAVOR FROM JUST A BIT OF BACON

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat
• Once the fat begins to render, lower the heat to medium and add the garlic and onion
• Cook, stirring, until the onion turns brown and is somewhat translucent
• Add the collard greens and chard, stirring so they wilt
• After about 3 minutes, make a well in the skillet and add the cabbage, stirring to combine
• Season with salt and pepper, then add the chicken broth
• Lower the heat to a simmer, then cover and cook for at least 25 to 30 minutes
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper

THE BEST SOUL FOOD STYLE COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Place the bacon ends in a pot, and place the pot over medium heat.
• Brown the bacon then add in the diced onions, and cook until the onions start to sweat.
• Add in the minced garlic,then cook for 1 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken broth, and turn the heat up to high and let boil for 20 minutes.
• Pour in the 2 cups of water, and turn the heat down to medium.
• Start adding in the collard greens into the pot.
• Once all of the greens are in the pot, sprinkle in the seasoning salt and ground black pepper.
• Add in the sliced jalapeno, and the vinegar and stir the ingredients.
• Cover the pot, and let simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes over medium heat. Be sure to peak in and stir periodically.
• Enjoy!

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Place bacon in a heavy pot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain off 1/2 of the bacon grease.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to high and immediately pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add chopped collard greens and 1 more cup of water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.