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    Fannie's Braised Greens with Bacon

    October 6, 2015 by Kyle 2 Comments

    Braised Greens with bacon

    "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.

    Braised greens with Bacon

    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!

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    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.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: braised greens
    Author: Kyle

    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
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    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.
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    1. Kyle

      October 12, 2015 at 9:25 am

      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!

    2. Claudia Kerns

      October 11, 2015 at 9:30 am

      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!!

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