BRAISED COLLARD GREENS

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Bacon gives these nutrient-rich greens an extra punch of flavor, from "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound collard greens, trimmed and washed, water still clinging to the leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise and sliced crosswise in 1/2-inch pieces
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Remove the tough stems from the collardleaves. Finely slice the stems crosswise.Stack a few leaves on top of each other andcut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. Repeat with allleaves. You'll have 8 packed cups.
  • Heat a 10-inch saute pan over high heat.Swirl in the oil and add the onion, bacon,and red pepper flakes. Fry until the onion issoft and the bacon is beginning to renderits fat and crisp up, about 13 minutes.
  • Add the greens, 2 cups at a time. Stir into theonion mixture as you add. They will collapseand shrink in the heat.
  • When all the greens are in the pan and theheat has returned to sizzling high, pour inthe vinegar. Stir to evaporate. Cover andlet the greens cook over low heat until justtender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add a bit of wateras needed to keep the greens from burning.Add salt to taste and serve.

fikile mnxombolo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The collard greens were fall-apart tender and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Peter Makingtosh
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the collard greens. They were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mamun Nur
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I'm not a huge fan of collard greens, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. They were actually really good! The vinegar and bacon added a nice flavor.


Naeemah Adams
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the collard greens. They were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sleman Bamandy
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I'm a vegan, so I made this recipe without the bacon. It was still really good! The collard greens were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lenard Sacro
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the collard greens. They were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Brandon morin
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This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I would reduce the amount of salt by half next time.


Sk Bappy
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I'm a big fan of collard greens and this recipe is one of my favorites. The collard greens are always tender and flavorful. I love to serve them with cornbread and black-eyed peas.


Rameshwor Lamichhane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover collard greens. I had some leftover from a salad and I didn't want to waste them. I made this recipe and they were delicious!


hawk iceaxe
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I'm not a fan of collard greens, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. They were actually really good! The vinegar and bacon added a nice flavor.


Shanaberwari Berwari
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These collard greens were a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste and they were much better.


Armankhan Armankhan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the collard greens. They were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sourov Mohonto
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The collard greens were fall-apart tender and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Reem Abu elhija
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the bacon. It was still really good! The collard greens were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mamun wite4you
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These collard greens were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I will definitely make them again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Nomonde Dalasile
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I was looking for a healthy and easy side dish, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The collard greens were delicious and I loved the addition of the tomatoes and onions.


Ugonna Charles
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This recipe is a keeper! The collard greens were so tender and flavorful. I made a few changes to the recipe, such as using chicken broth instead of water and adding a bit of cayenne pepper. It was a hit with my family!


Hf MD NOOR
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I'm not a huge fan of collard greens, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. They were really good! The bacon and vinegar added a nice flavor.


Santosh Thapa
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These collard greens were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.