Bacon Cider Sauted Collard Greens Honey Mustard Drizzle Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Cider Sauted Collard Greens Honey Mustard Drizzle

• Apple Smoked Bacon
• 1 pound collard greens
• Onion
• Coarse Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• Honey
• Coarse Grain Mustard
• Tabasco Sauce
• Lemon Juice

How to Make Bacon Cider Sauted Collard Greens Honey Mustard Drizzle

1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Chop 12 slices (approximately 12 ounces) of bacon into 1/2-inch bits.
3. Place bacon bits in a large stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook slowly, rendering the fat until the bacon is crispy and browned (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon; set aside.
6. Roll up bunches of collard greens (about 1 pound) tightly, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch ribbons.
7. Add collard greens to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes until slightly wilted.
8. Remove greens from boiling water using tongs; drain well and set aside.
9. Return the skillet with bacon fat to medium heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup thinly sliced).
10. Sauté onions for 1 minute until softened.
11. Add the blanched collard greens to the skillet and stir to coat with the bacon fat and onions.
12. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
13. Cook for 5 minutes, or until greens are tender but still slightly crisp.
14. Stir in the reserved bacon bits.
15. **Honey Mustard Drizzle:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
16. Drizzle the honey mustard mixture over the collard greens just before serving.