Sauteed Collard Greens with Bacon
Tender collard greens, cut into thin ribbons and gently sautéed with crispy bacon, aromatic garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, make for an ideal accompaniment to your New Year's Day feast.
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Ingredients
- 1 slice bacon
- salt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large bunch collard greens
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut away the sturdy stems that extend down the middle of each leaf.
- 2
Bundle several leaves together, roll them up, and slice into thin strips.
- 3
In a sizable sauté pan, cook the bacon over low heat.
- 4
Once the bacon fat has rendered, incorporate the oil and minced garlic, sautéing until golden brown, which should take about 1 minute.
- 5
Introduce the chopped collard greens to the pan, season with salt according to your preference, and cover the pan.
- 6
Allow the greens to cook until they become tender, approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.