Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe). These are without a doubt, the best collard greens I have ever eaten (and I have had my share). My grandma used to make this recipe in the summer when her collards in the garden were ready. If you don't like these, you don't like collard greens ... guaranteed!! Add more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chopped red onion

2 slices bacon

chopped

1 ¼ cups chicken stock

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 pinch red pepper flakes

4 pounds collard greens - rinsed

trimmed and chopped

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook onion and bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until onions are soft 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock vinegar brown sugar and pepper flakes and cook and stir until brown sugar has completely dissolved 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add 1/2 of the collard greens reduce heat to medium and cook until greens are slightly wilted about 10 minutes. Add remaining greens toss to combine and simmer over medium-low heat until tender about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Collard Greens Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 181.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.1g 22%

Carbohydrates: 32.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 14.2g 57%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 4.1mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 24237.5IU 485%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 133.2mg 222%

Folate: 615.8mcg 154%

Calcium: 549.5mg 55%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 41.7mg 15%

Potassium: 750.7mg 21%

Sodium: 363mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 29.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.