Collard Greens

A serving spoon is dipping into a pot filled with cooked collard greens and bacon.

5 from 3 votes

Yield: 6 servings

This one-pot collard greens recipe with sweet onions, smokey bacon, & malty beer is an easy Southern side dish that everyone will enjoy! Keep them warm in a crockpot to serve a crowd!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Ingredients

12 oz bacon, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beer, or more chicken stock
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar, optional
2 lbs collard greens, or preferred greens, chopped, rinsed and tough stems removed
salt & black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a large, heavy bottomed pot like a dutch oven, fry the bacon over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are wilted, about 4 minutes. Add the beer, chicken stock, vinegar, and sugar and bring to a boil.
Begin adding the greens in batches, pressing down with a spoon to submerge them in the hot liquid and adding more as they wilt.
When all of the greens have been added, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the greens, partially covered, and stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. You can also transfer the greens to a crockpot over low heat for 3 to 4 hours, until tender.

Notes

Storage: Make sure the greens are fully cooled before storing. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Transfer leftovers to a freezer-friendly storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge, or reheat straight from frozen.

Reheat: Microwave it for up to a minute or until warm. You can also heat it in a pot over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If frozen, microwave it for 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 461mg, Potassium: 533mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 7611IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 365mg, Iron: 1mg