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    Home » Our latest posts » Vegetable Stove

    Easy Bacon and Onion Smothered Greens

    February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Vegetable Stove, Vegetables

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    Bacon Smothered Greens are a traditional southern way to prepare sturdy greens like kale, chard, turnip, collard, mustard and dandelion greens.

    Easy recipe from smothered greens cooked with bacon and onions.

    bowl of turnip greens with bacon and onions

    Confession time: I hated greens as a kid but I love them now. My Dad grew Swiss chard and I would do anything to avoid eating it. Now I like all kinds of greens: dandelion, collard, mustard, chard, beet and turnips. Especially when you cook them with bacon and onions.

    If you find greens a bit too bitter, this is a great way to serve them. The fat and salt in the bacon, hint of sweetness and caramelized onions help counterbalance the innate bitterness of the greens.

    Feel free to use your favorite type of sturdy greens to make this: turnip, mustard, collard, beet, dandelion etc.

    You can also use any kind of bacon: pork, turkey, beef or even tempeh. You might want to add a little olive oil if your bacon is not very fatty.

    One word of warning if you have never cooked with greens before - they will shrink! You will start with a pot full of green leaves and end up with about a third of a pot of cooked greens.

    Bacon Smothered Greens

    bowl of turnip greens with bacon and onions
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pound fresh greens (turnip, beet, collard, mustard, dandelion, etc.)
    • 4-5 pieces bacon (pork, turkey, beef or tempeh)
    • ¼ cup onions (chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Thoroughly wash greens.
    • Chop bacon and onions.
    • In a large saucepan, sauté bacon over medium heat.
    • Add onion and sauté a few minutes until beginning to turn translucent.
    • Add greens, sugar and ½ cup of water and stir briefly.
    • Cover and lower heat to medium low. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until greens are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    If using tempeh or turkey or beef bacon you may want to add a small amount of olive oil before cooking.

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    Comments

    1. TwoPlusCute

      May 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      I hated greens as a kid and still do now, though I improved on eating some raw.
      As a hater who's gonna go on hatin' (veggies), I must say your dish looks delicious.

      The sugar is to break the bitterness of the greens?

      Reply
    2. Audrey

      May 12, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Yes, a pinch of fat and sugar are supposed to reduce the bitterness.

      Reply
    3. Jenn

      May 12, 2015 at 7:21 am

      Delicious! Thanks for linking up! #bloggersbrag

      Reply
    4. Shirley Wood

      May 17, 2015 at 5:27 am

      Turnips and cabbage are about the only greens I care for. My hubby like collard greens also. Your recipe looks yummy. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. I look forward to seeing you at the next party!

      Reply
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      May 18, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Oh yum! The addition of the bacon and onions turns this into a must-try! Thanks so much for sharing at the Talented Tuesday Link Party!

      Reply
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