Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds cleaned collard greens, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sorghum or maple syrup
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 thick slices black forest ham, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Salt and black pepper for seasoning

Instruction

  • Heat the bacon grease or olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until it starts turning color.
  • Add the collard greens to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar and cook down for 5 minutes.
  • Add the maple or sorghum syrup, stock, ham, and kosher salt to the pot. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until stock is just about gone and collards are tender.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve while hot.
  • Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.