Ingredients
- 1/2 pound raw bacon, chopped
- 3 cups julienne onions
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle Dixie Beer
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 6 pounds greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, kale,
- and spinach, cleaned and stemmed
Directions
In a large pot, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the onions are wilted. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and pinch of cayenne. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beer, vinegar, and molasses. Stir in the greens, a third at a time, pressing the greens down as they start to wilt. Cook the greens, uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.


















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By mpettyowens_6750223
Bowie, MD
on January 01, 2008
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These weren't my fav greens, I am not sure how feel about the dixie beer. All the other ingredients are appropriate.
By haleychics_4293256
Long Beach, CA
on August 08, 2007
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I get requests to make these greens every family get together.
By hennef7_781467
Gresham, OR
on February 12, 2005
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These are better collards than my ex-inlaws in North Carolina used to make. Great with pulled pork or deep-fried turkey!
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