In a deep heavy kettle cook bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Bacon
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Paper Towels
2
Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons drippings and in drippings remaining in kettle cook onions, stirring occasionally, until browned slightly and softened.
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Onion
3
Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
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Onion
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Slotted Spoon
Bowl
4
To kettle add broth, vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and about half of bacon, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
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Red Pepper Flakes
Brown Sugar
Vinegar
Bacon
Broth
Sugar
5
Add about half of collards, tossing until wilted slightly, and add remaining collards, tossing until combined. Simmer collards, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in onions and simmer, covered, 30 minutes more, or until collards are very tender.