Creamed Collards
with Browned Butter and Bacon
prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes yield: 8 servings
Are you superstitious? Have you ever heard that
eating collard greens on New Year’s Day brings good
fortune for the new year? Here is a perfect recipe to
celebrate!
4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (or coconut oil if dairy-
free)
2 cups chicken or beef bone broth, homemade (here)
or store-bought
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 bay leaf
3 pounds (2 small bunches) collard greens
½ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk if dairy-
free)
2 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste
1 tablespoon coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a large saucepan, cook the diced bacon over
medium heat until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.