Best Collard Greens Recipe Southern

Brace yourselves, folks! We’re about to embark on a culinary adventure with a classic dish that’ll make your taste buds dance and your heart sing: Southern Collard Greens! This recipe is packed with flavor, and it’s easier than pie (well, easier than baking a pie, at least). Who’s ready to turn those greens into a delightful feast?

Southern Collard Greens

If you’ve never had Southern collard greens, let me tell you, you’re in for a real treat. They’re not just healthy; they are also ridiculously tasty! So let’s jump right into the deliciousness.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh collard greens
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Start by washing those collard greens like it’s a spa day for your veggies! Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, crank up the heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until it’s crispy, but be careful not to burn it—nobody likes a charred pig.
Next up, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until it’s soft and translucent. Your kitchen will start smelling divine at this point!
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute. Because let’s be real, everything’s better with garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, add the collard greens, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir it all together like you’re mixing up a secret potion.
Bring that mixture to a boil; then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. This is where the greens get all tender and yummy!
Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Give it a little stir and taste—adjust anything you need to make it perfect.

And there you have it! You just made a pot of collard greens that would make even the pickiest of eaters want to dive in. Serve these greens as a side dish or as a main event, and watch as everyone asks for seconds. Bon appétit!