Drunken Collard Greens

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15

Drunken Collard Greens Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 20 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

25g

Drunken Collard Greens is a traditional soul food dish hailing from the southern United States. Collard greens are a leafy green vegetable similar to kale and cabbage. The addition of beer to the recipe gives the greens a unique flavor that is savory and slightly bitter. This dish has been known to be a hangover cure because of the belief that the alcohol in the beer helps to alleviate the symptoms of a hangover.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy then remove from the pan and crumble.
2.	Drain the bacon grease leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
3.	Add onions to the skillet and saute until translucent.
4.	Stir in collard greens slowly and cook until wilted.
5.	Add diced smoked pork chop and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned.
6.	Pour in chicken broth and beer. Bring to a boil and reduced the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour.
7.	Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crumbled bacon on top.

PROS

Drunken Collard Greens is a hearty southern dish full of flavor and richness.

It is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a dinner party.

Collard greens are nutritious and high in calcium, Vitamin K, and other minerals.

CONS

The dish can be high in fat and sodium due to the addition of bacon and smoked pork chop.
It is not recommended for individuals adhering to low-fat or low-sodium diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Collard greens are a great source of Calcium which is necessary for strong bones and teeth.
They are also high in Vitamin K which has been linked to maintaining healthy blood flow and preventing blood clots.
Collard greens are low in calories and contain dietary fiber which supports healthy digestion.

	3 slices bacon
	1 bunch collard greens - rinsed , trimmed and chopped
	1 onion , diced
	1 smoked pork chop , diced
	1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
	1 can chicken broth
	1 can beer
	salt and pepper to taste