Uptown Collards

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 7 lbs. Fresh Collard Greens (2 1lb pkgs may be substituted)
• 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 3-4 times or until minced.

Bring onion, wine, sugar, and bacon drippings and 1 cup of 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.