Sweet and Sour Greens

Ingredients

• 6 stripss bacon , chopped
• 0.5 cups water
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups vinegar
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2.5 pounds fresh collard greens , tough stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon; leave drippings in the Dutch oven.

2. 2

   Stir water, sugar, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into drippings until sugar has dissolved; bring to a boil. Add collard greens; stir until well combined. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until greens are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add a little more water or vinegar if greens become too dry.

3. 3

   Transfer greens to a serving dish; top with bacon.