Tangy Collard Greens with Bacon

pot of collard greens with pieces of baconPepper sauce gives these greens a little heat and a good hit of acid, which works nicely with the rich, smoky bacon.

1 bunch collard greens (roughly 4 cups)
1/2 onion, sliced
2 oz. Benton’s bacon OR 4 slices regular bacon
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp sugar
2-3 Tbsp pepper sauce
4 cups chicken broth + 2 chicken bouillon cubes
salt and pepper to taste

  1. Wash greens, remove ribs and tear or chop roughly.
  2. Saute onion in oil on medium-high heat until tender (about 5 minutes). Add bacon.
  3. Add greens and all other ingredients to pot, starting with 2 Tbsp of pepper sauce.
  4. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 10-15 minutes or until tender.
  5. Taste and add additional Tbsp of pepper sauce if needed.
  6. Remove bacon.
  7. Serve in small bowl with cooking liquid.

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