Southern-Style Tasty Collard Greens

Enjoy a traditional Southern treat with these flavorful collard greens. Slow-cooked with smoky bacon, onions, and a savory blend of spices, these greens are tender and packed with hearty flavors. Serve as a side dish with your favorite barbecue or soul food dishes.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds collard greens
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Rinse the collard greens thoroughly under cold running water. Remove the tough stems and discard. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
3. In the same pot with the bacon grease, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, along with the smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the greens with the seasonings.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the greens cook for 1.5-2 hours or until they are tender.
6. While the greens are cooking, crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.
7. Once the greens are tender, stir in the crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the tasty collard greens hot as a side dish with your favorite barbecue or soul food dishes.

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