How to Make Brazilian Collards - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brazilian cuisine is known for bold and flavorful dishes that incorporate a mixture of influences from African, Portuguese, and indigenous traditions. One staple ingredient in many Brazilian dishes is collard greens, which are often prepared in a simple and delicious way that highlights their earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

This recipe for Brazilian collards is a traditional way of cooking the greens that is popular in many regions of Brazil. The dish is incredibly easy to make and r...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound peppered bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds collard greens - rinsed, stemmed and torn into 3x6 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and most of the grease has been released. Stir in onion and cook until tender and glistening, about 4 minutes.
  • Place collards into the pot and stir to coat with the bacon drippings. Pour in the chicken stock. Season with cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Stir red wine vinegar into the pot. Continue cooking 15 minutes, until liquid is reduced by about 1/2.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 744mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 218mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 215mg