Basic Collard Greens Southern Style

6 thick slices of bacon cut or chopped coarsely

1 large yellow onion diced

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 bunches of collard greens (2 lbs), cut out large stems at the bottom of the leaves, chop coarsely

1 T maple syrup or local honey

Hot sauce-few dashes for depth of complexity in flavor

Salt & pepper to taste

• In a heavy skillet, crisp up the bacon and remove from the pan with a slotted spoon 
• Add onion & garlic and saute for about a minute
• Add the remaining ingredients and saute for about 25 minutes
• Taste, add more S&P if needed
• Serve with crispy bacon on top!

7 & Done......yummy!!

inspired by Kardea Brown, Chef from the South