Shirley Jackson’s Collard Greens Recipe
Recipe shared by Shirley Jackson, originally published in the March 2023 issue
SERVES 12
Ingredients
2 large bushes fresh collard greens, stems removed
2 strips bacon, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon greens seasonings (Shirley likes Jimmy Lowe’s)
Directions
1. Dice collard greens. Wash thoroughly.
2. In the bottom of an extra-large stock pot over medium heat, fry bacon. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add the prepared collards and stir until slightly wilted. Add broth, 1 cup water and seasonings and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for one hour, stirring occasionally and checking that all liquid has not evaporated. Add more water if needed.
Recipe featured in “50 Quintessential Mobile Bay Recipes” sponsored by
