Updated Collard Greens

September 4, 2022

Jill Melton

These are not your Mamaw’s collard greens. This is a recipe I have taken years to develop. The idea is to create collards that burst with umami from the bacon fat and rich soy and fish sauces with a little brown sugar for balance. Sambal gives it some heat. The end result is a pot likker that can be used in other recipes to create bold flavor. –Chef Skylar Bush

Ingredients

6 ounces slab bacon, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon sambal

3 pounds collard greens, sliced into 1-inch-thick strips

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1 teaspoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons soy sauce

salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Sauté bacon in a heavy bottomed saucepan until browned and fat is rendered. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 – 2 hours or until tender.

Updated Collard Greens

Jill Melton

Ingredients

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