Best 9 Bacon And Bourbon Collards Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Bacon and Bourbon Collards, Cornbread, and Honey Butter**

Embark on a culinary adventure with this tantalizing trio of recipes, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Savor the delectable Bacon and Bourbon Collards, a classic Southern dish elevated with the rich notes of bacon and bourbon. Perfectly braised collard greens infused with bacon and bourbon create a symphony of flavors, complemented by a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Pair this hearty dish with the irresistible Cornbread, a golden-brown masterpiece with a tender crumb and a slightly crispy exterior. The cornbread's inherent sweetness beautifully balances the savory collards. Enhance your meal with a dollop of Honey Butter, an easy yet luxurious spread that adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess. Prepare to captivate your taste buds with this trio of culinary delights, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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There are many delicious ways to cook collard greens, but this is the way we do it in the South.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped
2 medium-size sweet onions, finely chopped
¾ pound smoked ham, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth
3 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
¾ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium heat in a 10-qt. stockpot for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost crisp.
  • Add onion to stockpot, and sauté 8 minutes. Add garlic and ham, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth, collard greens, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 2 hours or until desired degree of tenderness.

BACON AND BOURBON COLLARDS



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Traditional Southern food with a twist. Serve with a slice of cornbread and enjoy!!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slice thick cut bacon
3 Tbsp butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
12 oz beer
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c bourbon
1 tsp dried crushed red pepper
6 lb fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces. Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • 2. Saute onion in hot drippings 3 minutes or until the onion is tender. Stir in bacon, ale, and next 3 ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until the mixture is reduced by one-fourth.
  • 3. Add the collards, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 1 hour or to desired degree of doneness. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.

SOUTHERN-STYLE COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Brown 4 slices diced bacon in a pot; drain on paper towels. Add 1 cup diced onion to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 pound thawed frozen collard greens, 1 cup chicken broth and water to cover; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the bacon, some butter, salt and pepper.

BOURBON BROWN SUGAR BACON COLLARD GREENS



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This southern favorite with a twist will make you feel like a true southern belle or southern gentlemen!

Provided by Jasmin Stewart-Harbin

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb collard greens
1 large onion
2 clove garlic minced
1 pkg bacon
1 c bourbon
1/2 c brown sugar, light
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 c white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1 medium bay leaf
2 can(s) chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. On medium high heat add to the sauce pan add bourbon,brown sugar,Worcestershire sauce,white vinegar,lemon juice bring to a simmer let sauce reduce for 10 min.
  • 2. Heat a large dutch oven or large pot on Medium high heat. Add Chopped bacon and render for 3 min. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 min until translucent. Add in the minced garlic cook until slightly browned.
  • 3. Remove Bourbon sauce from heat set aside. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning & salt & pepper into onion, Bacon, & garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  • 4. Pour 1/2 cup of Bourbon sauce into onion,Bacon, garlic pot and de-glaze pan by scraping bottom to release pan drippings. Mix until sauce is well mixed in. Add cans of Chicken broth and stir.
  • 5. Add the chopped collard greens in and stir from bottom until collards are covered by liquid. Cook on medium heat covered for 1 hr or until greens are tender. Remove from heat and serve! Enjoy:)

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON



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Good ole country collard greens with bacon and onion. These are so hearty and satisfying, even those who say "I don't like greens" will eat these up! You might even get a "Wow!" after the first bite and a "not at all like I remember them tasting". You can eat them alone but they're best with hot buttered cornbread. Mustard and turnip greens are great this way too. Enjoy!

Provided by MA McBridges

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon ends and pieces
1 large white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 bunches collard greens, coarsely chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 304.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BACON & BOURBON COLLARDS (SOUTHERN LIVING) RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by TMaloy

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick bacon slices
3 T. butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 (12 oz.) bottle ale beer
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 t. dried crushed red pepper
6 lbs. fresh collard greens, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add bacon, and cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Saute onion in hot drippings until tender. Stir in bacon, ale, and next 3 ingredients; cook 3 minutes or until mixture is reduced by 1/4th. Add collards in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and cook 1 hour or until desired doneness. Stir in salt and pepper.

BOOZY BRAISED COLLARD GREENS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large bundles collard greens, well-washed
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup bourbon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove stems from greens and discard. Roll up like a cigar and slice into ribbons.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon, onion, and garlic. Render bacon until crisp and the onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, broth, and bourbon. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir in the collard greens in batches. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours until tender and soft.

BACON COLLARD GREENS



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Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often eaten alongside smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. -Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds collard greens
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Trim thick stems from collard greens; coarsely chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute bacon for 3 minutes. Add onion; cook 8-9 minutes longer or until onion is tender and bacon is crisp. Add greens; cook just until wilted., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until greens are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SAUTEED COLLARDS WITH BACON



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A salty bite of bacon and a bit of fragrant garlic make wilted collard greens the star of the show.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 large bunch collard greens, tough stems removed, leaves torn into large pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens and cook until bright green and wilted, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

Tips for Cooking Bacon and Bourbon Collard Greens

  • Choose the right collard greens. Look for deep green leaves without any brown spots or tears.
  • Soak the collard greens before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a large pot for cooking the collard greens. This will give the greens plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Season the collard greens well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder to taste.
  • Add the bacon to the pot first. This will help to render the fat and add flavor to the greens.
  • Cook the collard greens slowly. This will help to develop the flavors and tenderize the greens.
  • Add the bourbon to the pot towards the end of cooking. This will prevent the alcohol from evaporating.
  • Serve the collard greens hot. They can be enjoyed on their own or as a side dish with other Southern favorites.

Conclusion

Bacon and bourbon collard greens are a delicious and easy-to-make Southern dish. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give bacon and bourbon collard greens a try. You won't be disappointed!

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