Basic Southern Collards Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 bunch(es) fresh collards (approx . 5 lbs)
6 strips bacon diced
1 large onion peeled and diced
1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 ham bone

Directions:

Wash the collards, breaking up the bunches as you go. Remove any tough or woody stalks. Cut the leaves into half-inch-wide strips. You can roll them into cigars to speed this process up.
Put the bacon in a large pot on high heat to render its grease. Cook for three or four minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, but not very brown, about 5 minutes more. Add the collards and cover with cool water. Also add the seasonings and the ham bone. Cook collards until tender, which may be up to 2 hours.
Even people who love collards complain about how they make the house smell while cooking. People have different cures for this, but none of them work. Just open the windows.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	175.56 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	22%
Cholesterol	33.23mg	11%
Sodium	1283.14mg	53%
Potassium	180.84mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.37g	1%
Sugars	1.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	8.8g	18%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	13.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.8 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.81g	22%
Cholesterol	39.52mg	11%
Sodium	1526.1mg	53%
Potassium	215.08mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.01g	1%
Sugars	1.46g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	10.47g	18%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	16mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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