Sweet and Sour Greens

Name: Sweet and Sour Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped; 0.5 cup water; 0.25 cup vinegar; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 2.5 pounds fresh collard greens, tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces

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Even children will eat these greens! Every time I cook them, someone wants the recipe. Use fresh collard, kale, or mustard greens.

Recipe by Angela

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup water
¼ cup vinegar
½ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ pounds fresh collard greens, tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces

Directions

Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Transfer bacon pieces into a bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Stir water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the bacon drippings until the sugar has dissolved; bring the mixture to a boil. Place collards into the boiling mixture, and stir to mix well. Cover the Dutch oven, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drizzle in a little more water or vinegar if greens become too dry.
Spoon greens into a serving dish, and sprinkle with the cooked bacon pieces.

Cook's Note

You can substitute frozen whole-leaf spinach or other greens for part or all of the fresh greens. If using all frozen greens, use 2 bags, and reduce the water slightly. To save time, you can use 2 to 3 tablespoons bacon grease and omit bacon on top or sprinkle with real bacon bits from a jar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187	Calories
10g	Fat
21g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 240mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 50mg	251%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 284mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.