Recipe: Collard Greens with Bacon and Cider Vinegar

COLLARD GREENS WITH BACON AND CIDER VINEGAR

"Smoky bacon and tangy cider vinegar are perfect complements to hearty collard greens. Rinse the greens a couple of times to remove grit."

6 slices bacon (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
5 pounds collard greens, tough stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped and rinsed, but not dried
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

In 8-quart saucepot, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender and bacon is browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium-high, gradually add collard greens to saucepot, stirring until wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, uncover and cook, stirring, until most of liquid evaporates.

Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Makes 12 servings