smothered collard greens

Ingredients

2 bunches collard greens
4 strips thick bacon, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground black pepper
1+ dash hot sauce
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth or water
hot sauce

Directions

Wash and stem the collard greens. Tear the leaves into 3" squares.

Heat the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. When it begins to crisp, add onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic, salt, sugar, black pepper, and hot sauce. Cook for a couple minutes, and then add the vinegar. Bring to a simmer, and then cook until reduced by half.

Add the greens and the broth/water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the greens are tender, about 15 minutes.