Good for You Collards

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 6 Canadian bacon, slices chopped
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
  • 1 (12 ounce) can light beer
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Saute bacon and onions in hot oil in a big Dutch oven over med-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

  2. Add collars, in batches, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until wilted.

  3. Stir in beer; bring to a boil.

  4. Decrease heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness.

  5. Stir in lemon juice and remaining ingredients.

  6. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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