"Braised Greens" was my assigned dish for our Wild Wild West Gr8 dinner. "Well," I thought, "that's a first for me." I will come up with something flavorful like Braised Greens with Bacon." I had an idea to include bacon and onions. Therefore, this would guarantee that it was going to be a new favorite side dish in my house.
These greens are a super flavorful side dish and can be served with just about anything. For instance, try them with our Stuffed Pork Chops. Really yummy and nutritious too! Serve with a bottle of your favorite hot sauce on the side and Enjoy!
Braised Greens with Bacon
Enjoy this delicious side dish of greens and flavored with bacon and onion. Healthy and tasty braised greens with bacon is a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds collard greens, or a combination of greens such as mustard, turnip, collards, or spinach. Wash, trim and roughly chop.
- 4 ounces bacon
- ¾ cup diced onions
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy pan, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, cut the bacon in smaller pieces.
- Add the onions to the pan with the bacon drippings and cook on medium heat until tender and translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add a few large handfuls of greens at a time and stir constantly to allow each batch to wilt for a few moments. Keep doing this until all of the greens fit into the pot.
- Continue to sauté 3 – 5 minutes, until bright green and wilted.
- Season with a very generous pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the chicken stock, sugar, red pepper flakes and stir until combined.
- Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add bacon and serve.
Notes
Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:
This can be made a few hours ahead of time or up to a day in advance which will really allow the flavors to deepen. Just keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Reheat over low to medium-low heat until warm. Tried this recipe?Mention @Great8Friends or tag #gr8food!
Kyle
Hi Lon, Not sure these will beat your mama's greens but it was fun giving it a try! Adding the greens from the beets is a Gr8 idea! Have a good week!
Claudia Kerns
My Mom makes great greens, but I can't wait to try this recipe. You have many of the same ingredients. I think I am going to try the greens from the beets and mix with collards. Thank you!!