Short Cut Collard Greens

Oh My Goodness. I LOVE collard greens ... when they are prepared this way. Thanks to Abundant Harvest again.

Short Cut Collard Greens

• 1 bunch collard greens
• 1 Tbsp water
• 2 slices Canadian bacon or Adele's gruyere & garlic sausage
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste
  

Remove the stems and center ribs from the collard greens and discard. Cut the leaves into ½ inch strips. Place the greens into a large bowl with water and cover tightly. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, or boil on stovetop. Preheat a large skillet and cook the bacon to desired doneness. Remove the bacon from the pan, chop and set aside. Add the oil and onion to the pan and cook until onions have softened. Add the collard greens and stir in the vinegar, maple syrup, broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered for 30 minutes. Add the chopped bacon to the pan, and season with salt.