Nitrate & Nitrite Free Southern-Style Mustard Greens with Bacon
Total time1 hr 10 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time55 min
5.0(24)
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6 servings
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs mustard greens, stems trimmed, leaves torn into large pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Ā½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8ā10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 2
Add the diced onion to the drippings and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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