Uptown Collards

By mirelsonp

Adding wine to collards might seem like heresy to purists, but it lends a subtle, slightly sweet depth of flavor.

Ingredients

• 7 lb fresh collard greens*
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp bacon drippings
• 1 red bell pepper, diced

Preparation

Step 1

Remove and discard stems from greens. Wash leaves thoroughly, and cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Pulse onion in a food processor 3 to 4 times or until minced. Bring onion, next 3 ingredients, and 1 cup water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add greens and bell pepper; cook, covered, over medium heat 45 minutes to 1 hour or until greens are tender. *2 (1-lb) packages fresh collard greens may be substituted.