Braised Collard Greens & Bacon
By Traeger Kitchen
2 Reviews
An essential part of a traditional Southern feast, these collard greens are smoked before adding in Traegered bacon, ham, and all the fixings.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
2 Hr
30 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 3 Pound
- fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
- 12 Slices
- smoked bacon, finely chopped
- 2 Medium
- sweet onions, finely chopped
- 3/4 Pound
- smoked ham, chopped
- 6 Clove
- garlic, finely chopped
- 3
- (32 oz) container chicken broth
- 1/3 Cup
- apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon
- sugar
- 1 Teaspoon
- Salt
- 3/4 Teaspoon
- Pepper
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
Smoke the collard greens for 10 minutes. Take collard greens off the grill and increase temperature to 375℉.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
3 Pound fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
Step 3
Place Dutch oven on the grill to preheat, about 15 minutes.
00:15
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 4
In the preheated Dutch oven, cook bacon until almost crisp. Add onions, and sauté for 8 minutes. Add ham and garlic, and sauté 1 more minute.
00:09
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
12 Slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
2 Medium sweet onions, finely chopped
3/4 Pound smoked ham, chopped
6 Clove garlic, finely chopped
Step 5
Stir in collard greens, broth and remaining ingredients. Cook for 2-1/2 hours or until desired tenderness.
02:30
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Ingredients
3 (32 oz) container chicken broth
1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Pepper
Step 6
Serve hot, enjoy!
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