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.

medupi magoai
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bacon. The collard greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and bourbon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


faykeeta Matthews
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but I loved this recipe. The bacon and bourbon sauce is amazing and the collard greens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sara Filmon
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The collard greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and bourbon sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


PhDBuNaas cryptoDreamed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the collard greens and the bacon and bourbon sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


joel Sanchez
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This recipe is a keeper! The collard greens were tender and flavorful, and the bacon and bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aariana Gillyard
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I love this recipe! The collard greens are cooked perfectly and the bacon and bourbon sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryan Reynolds
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The bacon and bourbon sauce is the perfect complement to the collard greens. I will definitely be making this again.


Byakatonda Isaac
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I'm not a big fan of collard greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and bourbon sauce is amazing and the collard greens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Harrison
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. The collard greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and bourbon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yahya Arshad
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The collard greens were tender and flavorful, and the bacon and bourbon sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee Scott
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This is my new favorite way to make collard greens. The bacon and bourbon give them so much flavor. I also love that this recipe is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abrar Dawar
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Just made this dish and it was fantastic! The collard greens were cooked perfectly and the bacon and bourbon sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


mdmainul islam
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This recipe is a winner! The bacon and bourbon add a delicious smoky and sweet flavor to the collard greens. I also love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the dish a nice little kick. Will definitely be making this again!