Sweet and tangy collard greens recipe for a tasty side dish

Ingredients for Sweet and tangy collard greens

• 45 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 115 g streaky bacon, finely chopped (optional)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 5 ml crushed red pepper flakes

• 1.4 kg collard greens (about 3 bunches), ribs and stems removed, leaves sliced crosswise into 2.5 cm-thick strips

• 720 ml low-sodium chicken stock or water

• 60 ml apple cider vinegar

• 10 g sugar

• kosher salt

• freshly ground pepper

How to make Sweet and tangy collard greens

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based pot over medium heat.

2. Add the bacon, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the fat begins to render and the bacon looks shiny, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, for 5–7 minutes.

4. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Working in batches, add the collard greens to the pot, allowing the greens to wilt slightly after each handful before adding more.

6. Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and lose about half of their original volume, about 4 minutes.

7. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pot, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender and the liquid has almost completely evaporated, for 25–30 minutes.

8. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, cooking for another minute to allow the sugar to dissolve; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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