Best Collard Greens Ever
Rich and peppery collards that still have texture! Freezer Friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 large yellow onion diced
- 1/2 lb bacon cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 lb tasso cut into bite sized pieces, see note
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 32 oz Homemade Chicken Broth see note
- 1 bunch (about 2 lbs) Collards cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/3 head green cabbage sliced
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In large stock pot set to med cook bacon and tasso down, letting it get crispy Remove bacon and tasso from pot, leaving the fat. Add onions, and cook till soft. Then add garlic, and cook till fragrant.
- Next add collard greens, seasonings, vinegar, chicken broth, and bacon and tasso. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 35 minutes. Next add cabbage, and cook for 10 minutes, or until greens are tender & cabbage has some bite to it.
Notes
If you cant find Tasso I have substitutions, listed above in the blog section under "Substitutions"
My Homemade Chicken Broth is preferable but if you cant make it or don't have time make sure to buy a store bought with little to no sodium.