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Collard Greens are better stir fried with a side of bacon. Trust me.
Bacon! If you don’t love the collards then the bacon will definitely win you over! This is a quick & tasty alternative to the traditional slow cooked collards. I love that these are cooked through but still have a little crunch!
I am always a sucker for anything new for my kitchen..this lightweight cast iron wok pan is one of my recent purchases and I totally love love it π It really is very lightweight and also holds heat very well while giving the food that caramelization that is so yummy!
A link for the pan is below.
14″ Black Light Cast Iron Wok | Durable and Retains Heat,14″ Black Light Cast Iron Wok
Ingredients
- 2 lbs collard greens washed and drained
- 1 cup bacon chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 medium red onion sliced
Instructions
- Remove tough stems from collard leaves and stack 4-5 leaves. Roll into a tight roll and slice into thin strips.
- Over high heat cook bacon in wok pan for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove bacon from pan. Reserve drippings.
- Add chicken broth and next 3 ingredients to wok. Cook until bubbly.
- Add collard greens and red onions to pan and cook over med/high heat for about 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Stir constantly while cooking.
- Add bacon to greens and serve immediately.
Another recipe that could be made in the handy wok pan!
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