Southern-Style Collard Greens

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Dish

The Medium Deep Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 strip thin-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
  • ½ bunch collard greens, stalks removed and cut into ribbons (about 75-100g)
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
  • teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar you have on hand)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste

Preparation

  1. Spread the bacon in an even layer in the Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the bacon begins to brown.
  3. Pack the rinsed collards tightly into the Anyday dish and then add salt, pepper, and chicken stock (or water). It will be a tight fit, but they will reduce in volume as they cook.
  4. Cover and continue cooking for 9 minutes, or until the collards are tender, stirring halfway. Toss in the apple cider vinegar and a few dashes of hot sauce to taste and enjoy.

Suggestions

  • Keep it vegetarian by substituting the bacon for chopped onion.
  • Try using pancetta instead of bacon. 
  • Substitute collards for any type of kale (although cooking time might change slightly).

Recipe Notes

  • This recipe taste better when reheated. Make ahead of time and enjoylater in the week.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

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