Spicy Braised Collard Greens
"Braised greens are about as Southern as it gets. In the summer I like to add a heap of diced garden tomatoes for another level of flavor, but it's just as good without. Feel free to use any mix of greens you can get your hands on - collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, and Swiss chard would all work well. Bonus points if you use the leftover sweet potato greens from the sweet potato casserole. That's what Southern cooking is all about!..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces smoked bacon, cut into thin strips ( lardons)
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1 cup diced onions
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4 pounds collard greens, rinsed well but not dried
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups chicken stock
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1/4 cup cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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Hot pepper vinegar, for serving
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