Boozy Braised Collard Greens
You can never have too many Southern recipes, so give Boozy Braised Collard Greens a try. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 192 calories, 3g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of garlic, brown sugar, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Instructions
Remove stems from greens and discard.
Roll up like a cigar and slice into ribbons.
In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon, onion, and garlic. Render bacon until crisp and the onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, broth, and bourbon. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir in the collard greens in batches. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours until tender and soft.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is Steppe Cellars Dry Riesling. It has 4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 18 dollars.
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Steppe Cellars Dry Riesling
Aromas of green apple, lime, pear and vanilla custard lead to a delicate mouthfeel with mineral notes, apple, lemon zest and crisp acidity.