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Collard Greens Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
12 oz to 1 lb of collard greens
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
1/4 cup of sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon juice as desired
Directions:
Directions:
1) Wash collards thoroughly, remove stems and pick out any wilted or yellowed greens. Chop coarsely.

2) Put collards into a pot with the water that is clinging to the greens, if too much has drained off, add 1 tbsp. of water. Add bacon dripping and 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp of salt to start.

3) Bring to a boil, stir, add a little water if the greens have not released enough water, cover and cook for 30-45 minutes. Taste for salt, pepper and sugar.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Again, my family wilts greens more than cooks them, over cooking being a big no-no. You have to be vigilant early in the cooking process or they will burn before the liquid is released from the leaves.

 

 

 

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