The Best Soul Food Style Collard Greens

The Best Soul Food Style Collard Greens
Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr 31 min Source

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs collard greens (cleaned and cut)
  • 1 lb bacon ends (chopped)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper (sliced)
  • 2-3 tbsp of white distilled vinegar

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the bacon ends in a pot, and place the pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Brown the bacon then add in the diced onions, and cook until the onions start to sweat.

  3. 3

    Add in the minced garlic,then cook for 1 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken broth, and turn the heat up to high and let boil for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the 2 cups of water, and turn the heat down to medium.

  6. 6

    Start adding in the collard greens into the pot.

  7. 7

    Once all of the greens are in the pot, sprinkle in the seasoning salt and ground black pepper.

  8. 8

    Add in the sliced jalapeno, and the vinegar and stir the ingredients.

  9. 9

    Cover the pot, and let simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes over medium heat. Be sure to peak in and stir periodically.

  10. 10

    Enjoy!