Everything But the Kitchen Sink Collard Greens

February 14, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Uncategorized at 2:32 pm | Comments »

Collard greens compliment just about anything- chicken, fish, pork. Serve up your favorite tilapia dish and let the greens do the rest!

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Ingredients:

2 bunches fresh collard greens
2 pieces thick-cut bacon
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 can original Rotel
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste

What’s Next:

Get an extra large saucepan, fill with water to the half point. Bring to a boil.

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While waiting for the water to boil, thoroughly wash front and back of each green. Tear leaf away from center, (throw away center) set aside.

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When your water has come to a rapid boil, add the greens. Stir until all the greens are below the water surface, they will condense quite a bit. Return to rapid boil for 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium, keeping a steady simmer. Add bacon, pepper, Rotel, hot sauce, garlic & onion. Stir until mixed. Keep on medium heat for 15 minutes.

Add lemon & lime juices, paprika, chili powder and the salt & pepper. Stir until mixed. Keep on medium heat for 45 minutes. Your objective is to reduce the water, soak in flavor and moisten the greens beyond distinction.

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Turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour. I know it’s a lengthy process, but believe me- you will know it was worth your wait when you have that first bite!