Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Collard Greens with Bacon
Collard Greens with Bacon is made with collard greens, bacon, and chicken broth.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 60 min
- Total
- 75 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
bacon (coarsely chopped)
In the method: Place the bacon in a large pot over medium high heat.
onion (chopped)
In the method: Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
garlic (minced)
In the method: Add the garlic, salt and pepper, then cook for 30 seconds.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 6 slices bacon (coarsely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup onion (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 pound collard greens (cleaned, stems removed, and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegarIngredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Collard Greens with Bacon
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Sprinkle with reserved bacon, then serve immediately.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Place the bacon in a large pot over medium high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Reduce the heat to low, then cover the pot and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until greens are tender.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Chop your collard greens into pieces that are about the same size so that they cook in about the same amount of time. Look for collard greens that are dark green and not yellowed. Try to avoid greens with brown spots or that are wilted. The greens can be cleaned and prepped up to three days before you plan to use them. You can also buy a bag of pre-prepared greens to save some time.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
