How to Make Smothered Collard Greens and Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smothered collard greens and cabbage is a classic Southern dish that is both delicious and nutritious. This traditional recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple at many family gatherings and holiday meals. The combination of tender collard greens and cabbage, cooked with flavorful seasonings and smothered with a rich and savory broth, creates a dish that is hearty, comforting, and packed full of soul-satisfying flavor.

Collard greens and cabbage are both leafy g...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ½ pound bacon, chopped
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 5 leaves collard greens - rinsed, trimmed and chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon greens seasoning, divided
  • 1 head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 pinch white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Fry the bacon with the onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped collard greens, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the greens seasoning; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the darker chopped cabbage leaves, and cook and stir until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining cabbage; season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and the remaining greens seasoning. Stir well; cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally so that the greens do not scorch, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 362mg