Sautéed Collard Greens with Slab Bacon

Ingredients for Sautéed Collard Greens with Slab Bacon

• 230g slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 900g collard greens (about 3 bunches), thick stems trimmed, leaves cut crosswise into wide ribbons

• 120ml red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• Kosher salt

How to make Sautéed Collard Greens with Slab Bacon

Cook bacon in a large wide pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Add onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

Add collard greens. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 8 minutes. Add vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is almost evaporated, 5–7 minutes. Stir in sugar and 1450ml water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until collard greens are tender, about 1 hour. Transfer to a platter and season with salt.

Collard greens can be cooked 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Warm in a covered large wide pot with 1–2 tablespoons water over medium heat, about 8–10 minutes, just before serving.

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