Collard Greens with Bacon

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon ends and pieces
• 1 large white onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes , or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 cups water
• 2 bunches collard greens , coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until fat begins to render, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard ½ bacon drippings.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium; add onion. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Increase heat to high. Add 3 cups water to the pot; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add collard greens and remaining 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until greens are tender, about 1 hour.