Learn how to cook greens with this tasty recipe that includes a short way and a long way to cook collards, kale, or mustard greens — no excuses will be accepted for tough, bitter greens. This recipe uses pork fat because it helps mask the bitterness of the greens while bringing out their great flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup bacon drippings
- 4 bunches collard greens, tough stems removed
- salt to taste
- 3 cups water, or more as needed (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir greens in hot drippings until limp, tender, and significantly reduced in size, 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how tough the greens are. Season with salt and serve straight from the skillet.
Step 2
If you prefer extra-tender greens, add 3 cups water to greens in the skillet; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.
Tips
To get drippings, fry 4 to 8 strips bacon in a cast iron skillet or frying pan until most of the grease cooks out and thickly coats the bottom of the skillet.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 217 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat6g | 30% |
Cholesterol14mg | 5% |
Sodium84mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber10g | 36% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C99mg | 494% |
Calcium411mg | 32% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium475mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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