Recipe for cooking greens with bacon
Recipes from Peru, Brazil and South America :: South American Side Dishes
2 lbs. collard greens or kale 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-in. pieces 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Freshly ground black pepper Remove stems from collard greens; cut leaves into 1/2-in. wide strips. Pour boiling water over collard greens. Let stand 5 mins. Drain thoroughly. Fry bacon until crisp; remove with slotted spoon and reserve. Stir garlic and collard greens into bacon fat; cook and stir 2 mins. Cover and cook over low heat until collard greens are tender, about 15 mins. longer. Stir in salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved bacon. Yields 6 servings.
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